“And I’m going to get my big brother, John, to take me into the city while I’m home, and I’m going to see Scorch. Just think! Maybe we can find out all about what Mr. Gordon is hiding from you.”
“If he is hiding anything, Jennie,” said Nancy, shaking her head.
And yet, after all the wonderful things that had happened to her of late, Nancy could almost believe that even the mystery of her identity might in time be solved.
CHAPTER XXI
SENATOR MONTGOMERY
But Jennie Bruce came back to Pinewood Hall after the holidays with no news of importance for her roommate and chum.
“I saw that red-headed boy,” she said. “My goodness me, Nance! what a freak he is,” and Jennie burst into laughter at the remembrance of Scorch O’Brien. “John and I took him to luncheon and John couldn’t eat for laughing at him.”
“I think Scorch is real nice,” said Nancy, smiling reflectively.