The Mystery on the Great Wall of China

56 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Mystery</strong> on the Great Wall of China
move about the cabin. “<strong>The</strong> Chinese have a
wonderful eye for color and a long history in
printing beautiful books.”
“How do the books get back to America?”
asked Grant.
“You know those big ships filled with
gigantic metal containers we see when we go to
the port in Savannah?” asked Papa.
Grant nodded.
“That’s how the goods are delivered—in
those containers. <strong>The</strong>n they are taken off the
ship and put on trains or trucks and make their
way to their destination,” Papa explained. “It
takes a while!” he added.
“So have you thought of an idea for a
mystery set in China?” Li politely asked Mimi.
Mimi smiled. “No,” she admitted. “We
have just been too busy, don’t you think?”
Cong piped up. “We could help you with
an idea!” he insisted. “I am sure we could give
you a really good idea for a mystery, with a bad
guy and treasure and everything—”
Cong did not get to finish his sentence.
Grant accidentally (on purpose) tipped his
cup of tea into his friend’s lap. “Oh, sorry,
sorry, sorry, Cong!” Grant exclaimed. Mimi