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Show - 92 - "My name is Penelope Standish and I live up at the old Gaven House." she said. "Yes, I know," he answered. Although his voice was old and quavory he spoke perfect English,which surprised her. "And my name is Chang Lin. I have lived here many, many years." With a smile Penny answered. "Yes, I know." He looked at her in a peculiar way and said. "I see it remains for you alone to endeavor to s^ek the answers to the riddle of Gaven House, but again, a word of wai-ning. You tread on dangerous ground, and are too young to try where others have failed. You did not heed my words the last time I spoke to you." Penny didn't answer his question, but instead said. "Chang Lin what can you tell me about Dirk Vallone? I feel I must do everything in my power to help Claudine find peace. For her sake and my family's as well, who live at Gaven House now. Unless I can help the ghost find what she is searching for, none of us will rest." She motioned to Dixie to be still and the little dog stopped whining. She crouched on all fours with her nose in her front paws, expectantly observing the old man. Chang Lin studied the girl closely and he seemed to be evaluating her, trying to make up his mind as to whether he should speak further or not. Then surprisingly, he said. "You, yourself know almost as much as I about Dirk. Am I not correct? Penny was startled. Was he aware of her so-called 'trances'? But how could he know? He continued to gaze at her long and intently. "Maddie and Tom MacCarthy have told me about Claudine and Dirk and I've succeeded in piecing together quite a few facts about their lives. I can't live at Gaven House without coming in contact with her everywhere I turn." went on Penny. "Ah, yes," he answered. "The beautiful ill-starred ghost maiden who • haunts the home you now live in. How Dirk loved her. Time and again he |