She was displeased that they had not asked her consent before taking such a step. But she was also very much interested in their story, and readily gave them her permission to go to Polly Haddon.
“Bring her back with you, if you can,” she said, “and we will all go together to the tower room.”
“Now for the fun!” cried Laura, as a few minutes later they stepped out into the crisp air. “Whew! I think we got off lots better than we expected. I thought Miss Walters would be awfully mad.”
“Probably she would have been if she hadn’t had so many other things to worry about,” said Vi.
“Poor Connie!” said Billie. “It surely is too bad about her watch. It was a beauty, and she was so proud of it.”
“I hope Miss Walters finds the thief pretty soon,” said Laura, frowning. “Everybody thinks it is one of the girls, and I’m even beginning to feel guilty myself.”
“Do you think——” Vi began, then flushed as the girls looked at her and stopped.
“What?” asked Laura adding, as Vi still hesitated. “Come on—we won’t eat you.”
“Nothing—only—I was wondering if the thief might not be Amanda.”
“Oh, no,” cried Billie quickly. “I’m sure it couldn’t be, Vi.”