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What Did He Find in a Secret Drawer? Who Do You Think Had Put It in There?

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What did he find in a secret drawer? Who do you think had put it in there?

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The author found a small black tin box in the secret drawer. There was a paper sello-taped to its top. It said, ‘Jim’s last letter, received January 25, 1915. To be buried with me when the time comes.’

Most likely, it was put there by Mrs. Jim Macpherson, who was Jim’s wife. Her name and address were on the envelope inside the box.

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Chapter 1.1: The Best Christmas Present in the World - Comprehension Check [Page 10]

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Chapter 1.1 The Best Christmas Present in the World
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