"Do you want to know what I think?" asked Penny earnestly. "I suspect Michael Haymond spent most of his life in the Glenhaven Home which is in this state—not out west."
"But why should he try to hide the fact?"
"I couldn't guess. It's remotely possible he's been mixed up in trouble, but Michael seems like a decent sort."
"If we were really prying we could write to the Glenhaven officials," Susan said slowly.
"I don't consider it prying to try to find out more about the man," returned Penny. "A good detective always investigates every angle of a case. I could send a letter off tonight only it will take so long to get a reply."
"A week at best, I'd judge."
"Glenhaven isn't far from here!" Penny cried. "Let's drive over there tomorrow. I think Dad would let me have the car if he doesn't need it himself."
"Why, I'd enjoy the trip," Susan declared promptly.
"We could start early and take our lunch," Penny planned enthusiastically.
When Mr. Nichols came home she asked him if they might use the car the following day. The detective readily agreed. He was delighted that Susan had arrived to visit Penny for he felt that the girls would have an enjoyable time together.