14 HARD TO SWALLOW

CHAPTER 14 HARD TO SWALLOW The tunnel fish snapped at Alexander's heels. Then Nikki's. Then Rip's. FLASH! "A light!" Alexander called out. "Someone's in the caboose!"

They raced over and climbed onto the platform at the back of the caboose. The tunnel fish stopped at the caboose's metal wheels. "Ha!" said Rip. "End of the line, sucker!" The creature opened its toothy mouth.

A moment later, a school of growling tunnel fish began circling the caboose. "Come on!" said Alexander, catching his breath. "We'll be safer inside." He knocked on the caboose's back door. It swung open. "Hello?" Alexander said. No answer. Alexander stepped inside. A lantern hung from the ceiling, casting light on a strange yellow flag. "Guys," Alexander said, "you've got to see what's in here." The three of them inspected the caboose in total silence.

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"Whoa," said Alexander, touching a map on the wall. "What is this place?" "It's a hideout," said a whispery voice. "Who said that?" Rip asked, looking around. "It came from that box!" said Nikki, pointing to a large trunk in the corner. CREEEAK! The lid of the trunk opened, and Abraham Lincoln slowly rose from inside. Actually, it wasn't Abraham Lincoln. It was a tall, shaky man with a fake beard and top hat. "Mr. Hoarsely?! What Alexander shouted. "Shhh!" Mr. Hoarsely adjusted his beard. "I'm trying to hide!"