The Westing Game

Summarize chapter 9

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Chapter 9: The next day, notes have been posted in the elevator: Sydelle wants her notebook returned; Grace Wexler is looking for her silver cross, a topaz pin and earrings, and some gold-filled cuff links; Turtle wants her Mickey Mouse clock back; and Flora Baumbach is missing a string of pearls. There's also a note inviting any players who want to share their clues to come to a meeting in the coffee shop; another note in the elevator invites everyone to an evening gathering at Judge Ford's apartment.

Turtle has directed Flora in placing their stock investments. Turtle is certain that making the most money with the investment will win the game. Grace Wexler shows unusual tenderness as she brushes and braids Turtle's hair, but it turns out that she's just trying to get Turtle's clues. When Turtle won't reveal her clues, Grace states she will give everything to Angela if she wins the inheritance. Turtle kicks the bed, the chair, and the desk before leaving her room.

At the end of the chapter, another clue (or is it a red herring?) is revealed. The newspaper reporter calls to tell Judge Ford that James Hoo sued Sam Westing for allegedly stealing Hoo's idea for disposable paper diapers.