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Show - 138 - only know that I will never find peace until he tells me that he has forgiven me. Please help me find Dirk!" "Claudine, I'm trying. I'm only a young girl and there's only so much I can do. But I'll never give up and you mustn't either." urged Penny. "Try, try, Penelope, you are my only hope," said the ghost and she slowly faded into nothing. When Penny went downstairs Vicky said. "Well, did you learn anything new up in that old musty attic?" Before Penny could-answer she saw the locket and hurried on. "I see Claudine's been the visiting. Did she give you locket, Pen?" "Yes, but I've made no progress at all. I only know that I can't give up. I must find the solution to the mystery of why Dirk hasn't come back. By the way," continued Penny, "Who was that man you were speaking to at the mailbox? "I don't know," replied Vicky in a puzzled voice. "He asked me who was living at Gaven House now. When I told him, he nodded his head and left. Why do you ask?" "Just curious. I saw him talking to you while I was up in the attic and wondered what he wanted." "Well," said Vicky. "I didn't like his looks to be honest with you, but I can't tell you why. It was just the way I felt." Tom and Maddie were listening to the girls' conversation and a look of consternation came over their faces as they spoke. Maddie started to open speak to strangers her mouth to tell Vickynot to/but Tom looked at her sternly and she stopped immediately. |
