“I’m not so sure of that,” Penny smiled.
She was so jubilant as they prepared to take their luggage and leave the house that Mrs. Leeds regarded her slightly with suspicion. However, the woman was reassured to see the girls drive away in their car.
Rosanna and Penny dined early at Andover but the former ate little. Although she made every effort to carry on a cheerful conversation it was obvious to her companion that she was completely discouraged.
“Cheer up,” Penny advised optimistically. “I tell you everything will come out right yet. Even if my own plan fails, there are still lawyers to be hired. Mrs. Leeds can’t take over the property legally until the court approves.”
“She’ll have things fixed up her way,” Rosanna maintained gloomily. “I’ll have no money to hire a lawyer. I must try to find myself a job.”
“Father will help you get one if you need it.”
“I’ve accepted so many favors from you already,” Rosanna protested.
“You have not!” Penny cut in. “This trip to Raven Ridge has been sheer fun for me. And unless I’m mistaken tonight will prove the most exciting of all.”
“I’m afraid so,” Rosanna shuddered.
She glanced curiously at her companion. She could not understand Penny’s eagerness to return to the mouth of the tunnel. In her own opinion the mysterious ghost was none other than Max Laponi and she had no desire to encounter him again.