"Well, I've done it now," he told her gloomily.
"What is wrong, Dad?"
"Oh, it was Inspector Harris again. There's been another robbery."
"Near here?" Penny asked quickly.
"Yes, about twenty miles away at a place called Benton. Unknown persons broke into the home of a wealthy family and made off with money and jewels valued at several thousand dollars."
"Why, that sounds almost like the other robbery case, Dad."
"Inspector Harris thinks that the same gang may have pulled both of them. He's after me to take the case."
"And you told him you would?"
"I finally agreed that I'd drive over to Benton and make an inspection. But unless the case is a particularly interesting one I'll have nothing of it. This was supposed to have been my vacation."
"Are you going to Benton now?" questioned Penny eagerly.