“Yes, Mother often told me——”
Rosanna’s voice broke in the midst of the sentence. Turning, Penny saw that her friend’s eyes were fastened upon the window. All color had drained from Rosanna’s face. Her eyes were dilated with fear.
“What is it?” Penny demanded.
Rosanna clutched her hand.
“I saw someone just then,” she whispered. “A man’s face at the window!”
CHAPTER V
The Lost Key
Penny turned quickly toward the window. She saw nothing save the rain trickling down the panes.
“You must have imagined it, Rosanna.”
“No, I didn’t. I know I saw a face.”
Rosanna huddled close to Penny. She was afraid.