The artist who painted the school mural is coming on Friday. On Monday, the small painting in the art room is gone.
Four friends meet after class. They discuss the empty frame. There is no broken glass. The door was locked.
The new student, Imani, is considerate. She asks the cleaner before anyone else does. The cleaner is diligent and remembers every room.
He says he moved the painting to the staff room. The wall was wet, and he did not want it damaged.
The friends realize there was no thief. Imani smiles. "We should ask before we imagine a mystery," she says.
They put the painting back together. The frame looks better than before.
A thought to keep
Look closely before you decide.