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Show - 50 - so he could offer the girl he loved all the material possesions he thought were necessary to win over her parents. He had made a fortune in bootlegging, but still was not acceptable. Where was Dirk now? Sometimes the young girl thought she would burst In her anxiety ot get the answers to her questions. "Pen, for heaven's sake, I've been calling and calling and there you sit in a daze," said Vicky in an irritated voice. "You'll catch a cold and end up in bed. What are you doing out here in the fog all alone? Mama wants you to come in immediately as dinner is ready." Then she looked closely at her sister* "Has she been here, this afternoon? I haven't had a glimpse of her in such a long time that I didn't think she would ever come back." "Yes, she returned today and I must tell you about it." answered and penny related what had happened. Penny. Both sisters started walking towards the house/ Vicky drew her muffler closer around her shoulders and pulled her knit cap down over her ears. All of a sudden she felt cold. This ghost business was going to harm Pen's health, of that she was certain. As far as she was concerned Claudine did not affect her anymore. At first, it had been exciting, but now Vicky felt this was something which was beyond the realm of two girls to handle. Perhaps she was right! "You must stop this or you'll be hurt if you continue to involve yourself. How many times must I tell you that we are too young to cope with it. You're really worrying me. Furthermore, Mama and Papa should be told about it." urged Vicky. "I'm sure they know," answered Penny. "The MacCarthys, who are very loyal, have discussed it, but they are waiting for us to tell them. Everyone has heard about the gho3t, but only we two and Maddie and Tom have actually seen her. Mama and Papa probably don't quite know how to handle the situation and are waiting to see what develops. Something tells me we must keep mum for awhile yet. Please!" entreated Penny. |