The Mystery of Silas Finklebean (14 page)

“Hee-hee,” laughed Si nervously. “It’s sort of a long, depressing story and I’m just too happy of a Fry to tell it.”

“I told you,” moaned a terrified Meese as he watched Nancy stomping toward them. “She’s going to massacre all of us.”

“Not me she’s not,” yelled Si. “See you in the future.” He and Meese took off running towards the time machine with the others in hot pursuit.

“Stop!” said Freddy. He, Howie, and the other Fries raced after them with Nancy right behind. But Wally, who was just inches ahead of Nancy, couldn’t stop in time. He slammed into the gang and they all sailed headfirst into the time machine and the hatch slammed shut behind them. Nancy pounded on the hatch futilely. “Come out of there, you creep, so I can annihilate you!”

Wally was right next to the control panel.

“Whatever you do, Wally,
don’t
hit the GO button,” warned Freddy, who was squashed in the back.

“What, this one?” said Wally as he pushed the button.

“WWWAAALLLYYY!” they all screamed together as the time machine blasted off once more.

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