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Show - 145 - Tom put down the cup of coffee he was sipping and looked at his wife. She neatly traced little patterns on the tablecloth with her teaspoon and then lifted her eyes to her husband. "Well, Tom, it seems that it is up to us to help Penny. So the sooner we get her out to Half Moon Bay the quicker we'll be back and she will at least have had an opportunity to say her piece. All we can do is pray fervently that nothing goes amiss before you return home." m1 "If that's the way you see it, dear,"said Tom, "I guess that's the way it will be. But remember, Miss Penny, you must stay close to me at all times. I will not allow you to speak to this man alone, you must agree to this." "Of course, Tomi' said Penny quickly. "Maddie, aren't you coming along? "I don't think I should. It would be best if you and Tom go and Vicky too, if she wants to. Also, I really feel that there should be someone here at the house at all times in case your father and mother should call. I'll make up a couple of baskets of food and a bundle of Tom's old clothes. He has a warm overcoat that still has some good wear left in it, shirts and plus some/ a few pairs of socks. They've been darned quite a bit but are warm and should carry him over during the cold, damp nights." "Well, that settles it," said Tom. We'll leave early this Saturday morning." "Tom, Maddie," said Penny. "Please don't think I am not grateful for all your help. You've done many things for us that could jeopardize your jobs, but I know in my heart that Mama and Papa have full confidence in you and trust you implicitely. Thanks again." Tom tugged at his forelock in response but said nothing. Maddie just smiled her sweet little prim smile |
