From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is a fictional novel about brother and sister runaways who live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, eventually working to solve the mystery of Michelangelo’s sculpture.
Claudia is a spender; she has a difficult time saving money and resisting nice things.
We will be staying at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Jamie is a saver; he would rather walk the distance to the museum then take a bus or worse, pay for a taxi.
Why aren't you in school?
Claudia is a planner; she plans out (almost) every detail of the runaway including taking the train to New York City.
Jamie is quick on his feet; when asked why he isn't in school, he instantly describes how his school was forced to cancel school because of a broken furnace.
I must find out the truth about Angel!
We are running away to a museum! Where is the adventure in that?
Claudia wants to return home feeling different, like a heroine.
Jamie simply likes running away for the adventure.