“Yes, if you think you could stand to live with me. I’m cross and I like things done my own way, but if you could put up with me——”
“If I could put up with you!” Rosanna ran to him and flung her arms about him. “Why, I think you’re a darling! I was afraid to tell you so for fear you’d believe I was after your money.”
“Money! Fiddlesticks!” Jacob sniffed. He wiped a tear from his eye. “I’m going to try to make up to you for all that you’ve missed.”
The two had a great deal to say to each other, but presently they remembered Penny. She had been watching the little scene with eager delight.
“I’ll never be able to thank you,” Rosanna declared happily. “You’re responsible for everything, Penny.”
“I wish you’d permit me to reward you in a substantial way,” Mr. Winters added.
Penny smilingly shook her head. “It was fun coming here to Raven Ridge. But it would ruin everything if I accepted pay for it.”
“At least you’ll stay a few days longer,” Mr. Winters urged.
“If Father will agree to it.”
When Mr. Nichols returned from police headquarters another pleasant surprise was in store for Penny.