"I wish you could examine it," Penny said, frowning thoughtfully. "Unfortunately, I don't see how it can be arranged—unless——"
"What?" Amy demanded quickly.
"Mrs. Dillon would never permit us to see the painting if she could prevent it. We'd have to get into the house without her knowing it."
"How could we ever do that?"
"I have an idea, but there would be a certain amount of risk to it. Are you willing to take a chance?"
"If it isn't too great a one. I couldn't get into a much worse situation than I am now. The police probably will arrest me upon sight anyway."
"This is the plan," Penny explained. "I happen to know that Mrs. Dillon will be away from the house at one o'clock today for she's lunching with Hanley Cron. While she's gone we'll look at the picture."
"But the servants will be there," Amy protested.
"I think I can arrange it so they won't be suspicious. Do you want to try it?"
Amy hesitated only an instant before nodding her head. "I've nothing to lose and a great deal to gain," she said.