The Case of the Missing Key
The Hindu
Ann’s first case is to hunt for her father’s car key. Does she find it?
As Ann came down for breakfast, she heard father yell, “My car key is missing! Has anyone seen it?” Immediately, Ann became excited. Though only 10 years old, she fancied herself as the next Sherlock Holmes. This was a good opportunity to prove to her parents what a great detective she was!
She immediately asked, “Dad, where do you usually leave the key?” Father replied, “On the hook behind the door, of course! Where else would I leave it? But it isn’t there now! And I’m late for office.” Mother tried to soothe him. “Don’t worry, dear. We’ll find it soon.”
Ann put her deductive powers to work. “Dad, when did you last see the key?”
“Last night, when I returned home.” F
“Hmm. And what did you do after that?”
“Well, I washed my hands and then had dinner with you two!”
“Aha!” Ann exclaimed. “You may have left it in the bathroom then!” The three of them rushed to the bathroom, but no key was to be found. Ann continued, “Okay, it’s not here. Perhaps you left it on the dining table.” So, they went to the dining table, only to find no key there too!