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Show - 159 - fragment to put in its proper place. 1" think that we now have reached the point where only you can finish the story about the lovers. I can go no further without your help." "That may be," answered Chang Lin. "I realize that now. It has been a difficult decision, but I am ready to help you. Perhaps the responsibility has been to heavy for one of my years and now I am relieved to place it upon your young shoulders. I was convinced that no one else, until you were willing to do so, wanted to assume the burden of the mystery of Gaven House. "Enough has been said. We have reached an understanding. Now we must produce results and it will not be an easy task for you. When you know whatmust. be done, even you might hesitate," he said. "Go home now, and I will prepare for the coming events." The disappointment showed in Penny's voice as she said. "Oh, Chang Lin, what more is there? I thought you would tell me all today, so I can relate it to Claudine." "No, young Miss, it is not as simple as that. Heed my words carefully. In three days I will give you my final instructions on what you will have to do. Go now and meet me at this same time and place then. I am still not firm in my belief that this is what Dirk would want me to do. I will meditate during this period then I will be ready." Penny helped him up from the ground and without another word he left her. Three days! she thought. it would be very close to the time when • her parents would be returning from New York City. She was determined that the mystery must be solved completely before they arrived. She turned and walked slowly up the hill back to the house. The next days were intolerable for her.. She could not settle down to one task, and wandered from room to room and out Into the garden. Her feeling of uneasiness increased even more as each day went by because she hadn't seen Claudine since her trip up to the attic. Penny wondered where she could be. |