Red Hot Deadly Peppers (9 page)

The rumble of a big engine sounded from the front of the school.

“Is that the bus?” Gram asked. “Betts, what time were they supposed to be here?”

“I thought not until this evening.”

Gram flung the bandana off her head, and we both removed our rubber gloves, throwing everything onto a shelf. Gram fluffed her short hair, and I pulled my ponytail a little tighter.

We were not in any shape to have company, but the squeak and air release of brakes told us we didn’t have any more time to prepare.

“I guess we’d better go greet them,” I said.

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