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dog’s inner thigh.
    â€œWhy, yes. I wrote it down on her forms when she was checked in.” Dr. Scott paused to think.
    â€œDo you know how to find out who she is registered to?” asked Henry.
    â€œYes, of course,” said Dr. Scott. “There’s a number you can call.”
    â€œSunny is registered to Mrs. Annabel Teague,” said Jessie.
    Turning, Dr. Scott said, “I’m going to check this out right now. Wait here, please!”
    A few minutes later the veterinarian came briskly back. “Sure enough — Annabel Teague is the owner,” she said.
    â€œIt is Sunny! I knew it, I knew it!” Benny jumped up and down with excitement.
    â€œGood work, Benny,” said Jessie. “I’m sorry I didn’t believe you.”
    â€œThat’s okay. Watch believed me, didn’t you Watch? Good boy!” Benny hugged the dog.
    â€œWe’d better call Caryn and tell her the good news,” said Violet.
    â€œYes, and she can come pick up Sunny!” said Jessie.
    â€œWait a minute,” said Henry. “Let me call Caryn. I have an idea. A way we could catch the person who did this!”
    â€œWhat is it?” asked Jessie.
    â€œLet me talk to Caryn about my idea,” said Henry. “If she agrees, I’ll tell you all about it.”
    And he hurried off to call Caryn with the good news about Sunny — and his mysterious idea.

CHAPTER 10
    And the Winner Is …
    A t last it was evening, and the contest the Best of Show, the best dog at the First Annual Greenfield Dog Show, was about to begin. In their ringside seats, the Aldens and Mrs. Teague leaned forward eagerly.
    One by one the seven dogs were led into the center of the arena. As each dog walked in, the crowd cheered wildly. Every dog was a champion, even if it didn’t win Best of Show.
    Lawrence Burger walked into the ring with Plum at his side. He had a confident, superior little smile on his face. Beside him, Plum looked every inch a winner.
    The Aldens applauded with the rest of the crowd, not for Lawrence Burger, but for his dog.
    Mr. Burger took up his place in the ring and turned to face the center.
    There was a pause. Then Caryn, dressed in a long glittery skirt and a silky blouse, led Sunny into the ring.
    The crowd cheered. The Aldens cheered loudest of all.
    Then Violet touched Jessie’s arm to get her attention. “Look at Mr. Burger!”
    Lawrence Burger wasn’t cheering. His face was turning red. He looked like he was about to explode.
    â€œIt can’t be,” he cried. “That dog can’t be here. I know because I left her at — ”
    Suddenly he stopped, his mouth open, his face even redder.
    â€œWhat did you say?” asked the judge. She walked over and stood in front of Lawrence Burger.
    â€œNothing … I mean …”
    The judge held up her hand. Several officials and other judges hurried into the ring. They took Caryn and Sunny, and Lawrence Burger and Plum off to one side while the crowd buzzed with astonished talk.
    The Aldens quickly went to join Caryn and Sunny. Dr. Scott left her seat across the arena and came down into the ring, too.
    â€œI would like an explanation of what is going on at once ,”said the judge sternly.
    Lawrence Burger opened and closed his mouth like a fish gasping for air.
    â€œWe can explain,” said Jessie, stepping forward.
    â€œYou? What do you know about this?” asked an official.
    â€œA great deal,” said Caryn. “They’re the ones who found Sunny — and solved the mystery of why everything seemed to be going wrong at this dog show.”
    â€œVery well,” said the judge. “Go ahead.”
    The Aldens took turns explaining all of the things that had gone wrong at the dog show. Then Dr. Scott identified Lawrence Burger as the man who had brought Sunny into her office to board her that morning, signing his name as Mr. Smith. When they had finished, the