Bean thinks she can scare Nancy if she stays committed to acting like a ghost, but Nancy isn’t frightened. She spots the money and realizes Bean stole it from her. Nancy plans to tell their mother, so Bean pretends she sprained her ankle. Hesitantly, Nancy bends down to examine it, and Bean runs away. In front of Ivy’s house, Bean sticks out her tongue and shakes her “behind” at her sister. Nancy calls Bean by her full name, “Bernice Blue,” signaling that Bean is in significant trouble.

For a moment, Bean is pleased with herself for provoking Nancy. Soon, Bean realizes the severity of her conduct. She’s committed multiple wrongs: lying about her ankle, leaving the yard without permission, shaking her “behind,” and acting like a ghost. Bean’s mom will likely dole out a harsh punishment.

Ivy thinks Bean should hide, and Bean thinks if she stays away until night, her parents will go from angry to worried, so when she comes home, they’ll be relieved to see her and discard her punishment. Ivy tells Bean to close her eyes, and she leads Bean to a secret place. Due to Ivy’s

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