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Show - 115 - to worry about us while they're away, so put on a bright face, and remember no ghost talk. In no way do you show Mama that you are even thinking of Claudine!" "Of course not," answered her sister. Soon they could see the shoreline of the city of Oakland quite clearly and they went down to the lower deck and into the car in preparation for disembarking at the train terminal. The Oakland Terminal had changed very little during the years. There Jim and Athena would board the Southern Pacific train for Ogden, Utah, then on to Omaha, Nebraska. From Omaha they would proceed on to Chicago. After making connections there they would travel on to New York City. As the train arrived in the depot, Penny could see a look of concern coming over her mother's face. "Now Mama, remember there's nothing to worry about. Vicky and I will be perfectly fine. You know that Tom and Maddie will take good care of us and the aunties will be coming over to see us often. After all, five or six weeks is not forever," smiled Penny. She was anxious that her mother not bring up the subject of Claudine, because it would only worry her and she'd have regrets about the trip. Also, she didn't want to have to make any promises about the ghost. "Yes " interjected Vicky. "Have a wonderful time, and we love you very much." "Remember, girls," said their mother. "Keep safe and well and stay pretty close to home" She looked at Penny searchingly. "We'll writeto you as soon as we reach New York." she added. "Athena," said Jim. "Everything will be fine. We've taken all precautions and there's nothing to worry about. This vacationis, for the most part, for you and I'm determined that you'll enjoy every moment of it. |