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that’s what you want. We’ll call your parents tonight.”
    â€œCan I keep Houdini?” asked Dorsey. “The rabbit, I mean.”
    His great-uncle laughed. “You bet! And tomorrow we’ll send for your things from that school.”
    â€œSounds like Cliffwalk Manor won’t be so lonely anymore,” said Grandfather.
    Edward turned to Iona. “You’ve been dropping hints about how this house is too much for me.”
    â€œAre you planning on moving?” Iona said, her blue eyes twinkling.
    Edward smiled. “James is right. A house is not a home without a family. No matter how many things I have, I need more people in my life. A long time ago I asked you to marry me.”
    â€œI thought you were kidding,” Iona said.
    â€œI wasn’t kidding then and I’m not now.” Edward held her hand. “Will you marry me, Iona?”
    â€œYes, Edward, I will marry you,” Iona said, hugging him. “And I’ll be happy to live in this great big house. Cliffwalk Manor does have a special magic.” She turned to Dorsey. “Is this okay with you?”
    â€œYou bet!” he said. “You’re a better cook anyway!”
    â€œThis calls for a celebration!” said James Alden, going into the kitchen.
    Soon he produced a bottle of bubbling ginger ale, which he poured into antique glasses. He raised his glass to the ceiling, preparing to give a toast.
    â€œWait!” cried Dorsey. “We’re not all here.” He rushed off and came back with Houdini, the rabbit. “Okay, now everybody is here.”
    â€œTo the family in Cliffwalk Manor,” said Grandfather. “May they find the magic of happiness always.”
    â€œHear, hear!” said Henry.
    They all clinked glasses, then sipped the ginger ale.
    â€œHow about a toast to the Alden detectives?” said Edward.
    â€œHear, hear!” Dorsey cheered.
    Everyone lifted their glasses once more.
    â€œI have a toast,” said Benny. “I hope the next mystery will be as fun as this one!”
    â€œHear, hear!” chimed Jessie, Henry, and Violet.

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