Penny loved adventure. Recently, somewhat to her father’s chagrin, she had involved herself with a daring gang of automobile thieves. The story of her exciting encounter with underworld characters has been recounted in the first volume of the series, entitled, “Penny Nichols Finds A Clue.”
“Now what?” Mr. Nichols demanded gruffly as his daughter perched herself on the corner of his desk. “Has that car of yours broken down again?”
Penny laughed as she shook her head.
“No, believe it or not, I still have a few dollars of my allowance left. I’m after information this time.”
“What sort of information?”
“Preferably accurate,” Penny smiled. “Tell me, did you ever hear of a lawyer by the name of Elfhedge with an office at Brookport?”
“No, I never did,” Mr. Nichols returned instantly. “There is an attorney in the Stover building by the name of Hedgel. Perhaps you’re mixed up.”
“I have the name right,” Penny insisted. She then related the contents of Rosanna Winters’ letter.
“It sounds like someone’s idea of a practical joke,” Mr. Nichols declared. “I’d advise the girl not to spend any money until she’s done a little investigating.”
“That’s what I did tell her.”