There was a full-sized seated skeleton in front of them on the steps. The Walking Skeleton! Benny said.Henry chuckled. No, I guess you'd have to call it the Sitting Skeleton. It's just sitting there as if it stopped to take a rest.I'm not afraid of Halloween tricks even when it's not Halloween. Benny scurried past the skeleton.Henry looked very serious. Now I know someone is trying to scare us away from Skeleton Point again, he said.The Mystery at Skeleton Point
In the story "The Mystery at Skeleton Point" from the Boxcar Children Halloween Special by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Benny and Henry encounter a full-sized seated skeleton on the steps, which Benny excitedly refers to as the Walking Skeleton. However, Henry humorously corrects him, stating that it should be called the Sitting Skeleton since it appears to be resting. Benny, confident and unafraid of Halloween tricks, hurries past the eerie figure, demonstrating his bravery.
Henry becomes serious, sensing that someone is trying to frighten them away from Skeleton Point. This moment sets a tone of mystery and unease as the brothers face potential challenges at this spooky locale. The encounter with the skeleton hints at the underlying tension and the possible adventures that await them, suggesting that something sinister may be at play as they explore the area further.
