2. A Villain Unmasked
Jack was lying face down on his cot when Ted and Mr. and Mrs. Craig came into his room. He turned his head with a grimace and looked up at them listlessly. Ted walked quickly over to him and sat down on the floor beside his bed.
“Just let your head down, Jack,” Ted said as Jack tried to look up at his mother and father. “Now tell me where you hurt.”
“All over,” Jack whispered.
Ted nodded. “Does it hurt to talk?”
Jack nodded.
Ted looked up at Mrs. Craig. “How long has he been feeling this way?”
Mrs. Craig said helplessly, “I don’t think it’s ever been this bad. He’s been sort of listless ever since he had a cold last month.”
Ted picked up Jack’s arm gently. He pressed against the elbow. Jack winced.
“What kind of cold was it?” Ted asked.