Nick's+Mystery

Stolen Cat

Vick was walking along the street of New York City. On the street corner he sees his best friend Newton.

 “What’s wrong, Newton?” Vick asks.

“Someone stole my cat last night. I’ve been looking for him all day. He is a gift from my grandparents and is my first pet. Can you help me find it?”

“Yes,” said Vick. “I’m happy to help you!”

 “I think Evan saw three boys wearing the same jackets with the same logo of their school on the back of the jackets. He said that one of the boys had my black cat.”

 “OK,” said Vick. “First I’m going to find Evan to get more information from him.”

 Vick finds Evan downtown on the street by Evan’s favorite chill pill spot. Evan is looking at his new video game called MW3. The game is the most popular game in the world. People of all ages play this game. It only came out three days ago. Vick will buy this game when he earns more money. He really wants to wait until the game gets cheaper, then he will buy it. There is no rush to get the game new.

“Hi Evan, Newton said that you know who stole his cat.”

“Yes,” said Evan. “I know the boys names. They all go to the same school and they are like three best friends. Their names are Bob, Matte and Alex. I think they all live on the same street.”

 “Thanks!” said Vick. “You saved me a lot of time looking for them. Enjoy your new game.”  “I will, thanks,” said Evan. Next, Vick sees Matte by the playground with a little girl. “Maybe it’s his sister.” Vick said to himself. “Or maybe just a friend.”

 “What’s up?” said Vick. “Have you seen Newton’s black cat?”

 “No, why?” said Matte “I did not know that he had a cat.” <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> “Oh,” said Vick “He got the cat for his birthday from his grandparents. It was his first pet. The cat was like his best friend, that's why I’m trying to find the cat for him.” <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> “I see why. I hope you find the cat,” said Matte.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Then Vick sees Bob is on the bench reading a book by himself.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Hi Bob, what are you reading?” asked Vick.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“I’m reading <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"> Harry Potter, <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">that's my favorite book.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Cool!” said Vick. “Have you seen Newton’s cat?”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“What cat?” Bob asked, “White cat?” Bob asked again. His face turned red from embarrassment and looked away.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> “No,” said Vick. “It’s black.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> “Oh,” said Bob. “I have not seen the cat.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> “Oh, thanks anyway.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Finally, Vick found Alex by a store on the corner of the street.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Hey, Alex have you seen Newton’s cat anywhere around here?” Vick asked. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“No, I have not seen his cat. I did not know he had a cat.”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Oh, thanks,” said Vick. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“I hope you find it,” said Alex.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 19px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">At the end of the day Vick sat down by the old tree and said to himself, I might know who took the cat.