“Oh, come on Terry, be a sport!” Allan advanced toward the girl and took her hand. “Dad’s just as sorry as he can be. Shake hands with him and let’s be friends.”
Terry drew back, her heart was still bitter. Her father’s face showed how he had suffered. It was hard to forgive.
“And listen, Terry,” said Allan. “Dad says he’s going to give you that fifty thousand dollars that was asked for ransom. It’s for a reward.”
“No, he’s not!” snapped Terry. “I wouldn’t touch his money!” Her face was scarlet, anger blazed in her eyes. “There are two things that money cannot buy! Loyalty and friendship!”
Bennett Graham sadly turned away.
“Some day Terry, I’ll prove my loyalty and friendship. Just give me time.”
Terry’s heart softened at sight of the old man’s sorrow. She turned and offered her hand.
“Then let’s begin right now,” said the girl.
“Now tell us everything that happened,” cried Terry’s mother, hugging and kissing her daughter in an excess of joy. “Goodness knows I never expected to see you come back alive, after all you’ve been through.”
“Hasn’t Prim told you?” asked Terry. “She and Syd have been here an hour.”