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Show - 16 - gestures alarmed them. The Oriental nodded toward the "No Tresspassing" sign posted on the house and then pointed the hoe toward the bridge. "We should leave," said Penny. "Obviously they don't want strangers on their property." Both girls turned and walked swiftly down the hill to the bridge. Dixie was waiting patiently on the other side. "What on earth do you suppose that old man was talking about?" said Vicky in an alarmed voice. "Ireally can't imagine," replied her sister, but already her inquisitive mind was seeking an answer to his strange words. When they reached the little gate and let themselves in, Tom was waiting for them. "You girls should know better than to venture down into that area. The Orientals do not take kindly to anyone nosing into their territory. It's not safe to wander too far away from the big house in that direction." "Why isn't it safe," questioned Penny. "We certainly didn't mean to intrude on them" "That's hot the point. There have been murders committed down in thosegullies in the dark of the night." "MurdersJ" exclaimed Penny and Vicky in one voice. "What Murders?" "That was a long time ago. Before you were born and should not concern your pretty heads. Just remember, You're better off not going down there by yourselves again. Also, let me remind you that the creek is very deep in certain places. Under no circumstances ever go wading in it. If you or the little dog should accidently fall into one of the holes, which are bottomless, you'd be lost forever. Both girls shuddered in alarm, but they did not' mention what the old man had said to them. |
