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Show - 120 - "I believe you have made a great deal of progress since last I saw you." said the old man. "The servant lady at Gaven House, who cared for the ghost maiden long ago, has told you quite a bit, hasn't she?" Penny was so startled that she was speechless for a moment. She could see that Vicky was amazed also. Surely, this aged Oriental must be clairvoyant or else how could he know about her discussions with Maddie! Before she could speak again, Chang Lin continued. "What you seek to learn from me cannot be told to you yet. The last fragment in the puzzle cannot be put into itsproper place until you fit all the other pieces into it first. When you have learned all these facts, come back and then, perhaps, I may help you. But, remember you must prove to me that you will, in no way, harm Dirk or you shall receive no assistance from Chang Lin. Do not return until them. Good day!" He said and turned and hobbled away. "Come on Penny, he gives me the creeps! Let's go back home," said Vicky as she stood up and motioned to Dixie to follow. Without a word Penny jumped up and started walking swiftly. Vicky barely kept up with her and the dog trotted along as fast as her short legs could carry her. "For goodness sakes, Pen. What's got into you?" exploded her sister. "Are you going to let the old man's gibberish shake you up. I couldn't make head or tail out of what he was saying." "Be quiet, I have to speak to Maddie immediately." said Penny. Up the hill she raced with girl and dog breathlessly running behind. Tom was waiting at the gate and let them in. Again, he said nothing. Maddie was in the basement washroom. She had just brought in a batch of clothes off the line and was in the process of folding them. .'. • you." '. "Well, something has you really excited she said and looked at Penny inquiringly. "Have you spoken to Chang Lin?" |
