"Jay Kline broke down and admitted everything. He committed the Kirmenbach robbery and several others as well. However, it was a shock to him when he learned that his conviction came about through Perry's toy lantern. He never dreamed it was in his coat."
"What will become of Herman Crocker?" Penny inquired.
"He has agreed to turn over the major part of his estate to the rightful heir—Michael."
"Will he be sent to prison, Dad?"
"That hasn't been determined, but I imagine he may escape a sentence. However, in any case, Perry is to be taken from him and turned over to someone who will give him better care."
"I'm glad of that," said Penny. "Did Herman offer any reason for doing what he did?"
"Only that he hoped to keep the fortune for himself. Then too, it seems he wished to pass it on to his own grandson, Perry. You remember he was the child of Herman's daughter, Ella—the only person whom the old man ever loved."
"Yet he mistreated Perry."
"In a way, yes, but he probably thought more of the boy than any other living person."
"And what is to become of Mrs. Masterbrook?" Penny questioned, lowering her voice.