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The Colonel's Bequest Hints
What interesting things should I do or avoid?
1 of 17: Do check for ghosts in the graveyard.
2 of 17: Don't go swimming anywhere around the island!
3 of 17: Do raise and lower the bucket at the old well.
4 of 17: Don't try to cross the broken bridge.
5 of 17: Do pet the horse, Blaze.
6 of 17: Don't take a shower, even if you feel grimy! (PG-13)
7 of 17: Do spin the globe in the study.
8 of 17: Don't walk under the chandelier too often.
9 of 17: Do sit in swing near the playhouse.
10 of 17: Don't bump into the front hall railing too often.
11 of 17: Do pet the dog, Beauregard.
12 of 17: Don't check inside the closet too often.
13 of 17: Do look in the mirror.
14 of 17: Don't jump down either of the chutes.
15 of 17: Do look at the dinosaur under the trapdoor.
16 of 17: Don't oil the knight's ax.
17 of 17: Do buy an MT-32 for your computer today!
