Chapter 12

     One day passed and Mrs. McKenzie was at home when she tore the letter in her hand and said, "I can't believe Elizabeth asked me to." Then she stopped and after a few minutes said, "I hate this job. I can't believe Elizabeth wants me to take care of her."
   Tom said, "You have to be Alice's guardian. This way you are responsible for her and her property; unfortunately, after a few days your beloved nephew will get a incurable disease and die from it."
   Mrs. McKenzie laughed and said, "What a good Idea."