"Only three," answered Mrs. Kirmenbach. "Ellen is the maid, and we have a colored woman who does the cooking. Jerry, a young college boy, serves as our chauffeur. I can vouch for them all."
"I'll talk with them later," Mr. Nichols said. "I'd like to look at the study now, please."
"This way," invited Mr. Kirmenbach. "I had the room locked up again after the police were here this morning. Nothing has been disturbed."
"Good," said Mr. Nichols. "I'll just look around for a few minutes."
"We'll leave you alone," Mrs. Kirmenbach declared politely. "If you want us for anything, we'll be in the living room."
"It will not take me long," replied the detective.
Penny glanced about the study with keen interest. It was a small paneled room, lined high with book shelves. There was a comfortable davenport, several chairs and a table.
Mr. Nichols first turned his attention to the wall safe. Next he carefully examined the window sill.
"Find anything, Dad?" asked Penny.
"Not yet," he answered.