“I don’t blame you for feeling the way you do. Perhaps we are taking a chance to remain here tonight. I shouldn’t do it only I feel that it will give me an opportunity to clear up the mystery.”
“But if you suspect Max——”
“I do suspect him of a great many things, but I’m not certain of his game yet, Rosanna. Besides, I must have absolute proof before I dare notify the police. Tonight I intend to watch the mouth of the tunnel.”
“I can’t permit you to do it by yourself. If you insist on taking such a chance I’ll go with you!”
Penny remonstrated but at length it was agreed that shortly after nightfall the two would steal down to the lake’s edge and lie in wait at the mouth of the tunnel for the mysterious ghost to appear.
For a long time the two girls sat staring out across the lake, each absorbed with her own thoughts. What would the night bring forth?
“I believe I’ll walk down to Caleb Eckert’s cabin and chat with him for a few minutes,” Penny remarked a little later as her companion arose from the bench. “Want to come along?”
“No, I think I’ll go inside. The air is growing chilly and my sweater is upstairs.”
“I’ll be glad to wait for you.”
“If you don’t mind, I believe I’ll just rest. You go on alone.”