CHAPTER XX
Alias Jay Kline
"It would be in keeping with Mrs. Masterbrook's character to send an anonymous letter," Mr. Nichols agreed quickly.
"I am just sure this is her handwriting," Penny insisted. "I'd not be mistaken for she has made out so many grocery lists."
Mr. Nichols took the letter and put it in his pocket.
"Then Mrs. Masterbrook is the one person who should be able to clear up this tangle," he said. "We'll go to the cottage and question her."
Thanking Mrs. Havers for the aid she had offered, the party left Ferndale and made a swift trip back to Kendon. Unaware that she was under suspicion, Mrs. Masterbrook had retired when Mr. Nichols and the young people arrived. The detective pounded on her door.
"What is it?" called the housekeeper.
"Please come out here a minute," requested Mr. Nichols.
"I am ready for bed. Can't you tell me what you want from there."