Mystery of the Month
What Is Your Guess?
Case One
A widow gives birth to a son with a slight deformity. Many in her community cruelly taunt and torment the son. When the widow tries to defend him, she is imprisoned. However, as the son grows older, he discovers his deformity has given him on unusual ability that leads to fame and fortune.
The Mystery
What is the son's deformity and what special ability does he have?
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Clues
- The widow is an entertainer and performer.
- The son does not discover his unusual ability until he gets drunk.
- A magic feather gives the son confidence in himself.
- The widow's husband was named Jumbo.
- Mother and son are both Disney characters.
Case Two
The young son of a single mother leaves his home to trespass on his neighbor's property. While there, he steals from the neighbor and takes off all his clothes before running back home. Although he is seen and chased, he is not caught and no charges are pressed.
The Mystery
What is the son's name and whose property does he steal?
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Clues
- The thief has three sisters.
- His father was killed by the same neighbor.
- He wears only a blue jacket and clogs.
- He is a famous literary character.
- He has distinctive ears.
Be sure to check the October 2009 edition of the Tea Times for the answers
Answers to August Mysteries:
Case One: Stan is a priest. He works in a church.
Case Two: The animals are deer, which cause car accidents that kill approximately 100 people each year.
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