As Penny and Susan drew near they heard angry voices.
"You can threaten me all you like, but I tell you I'm through! I'll never do any more work for you, Brunner!"
"You'll do exactly as I say or—" The manager abruptly broke off for he had noticed the two girls standing at the open door. "Come in, come in!" he beamed.
Penny's keen glance traveled beyond George Brunner to the person whom he had addressed in such an abusive tone.
It was Jerry Barrows.
CHAPTER XIV
Brunner's Explanation
Jerry Barrows had recognized Penny instantly. Before she could recover from her surprise at seeing him, he wheeled and left the office by a side door.
Involuntarily, Penny started to follow, but without appearing to do so intentionally, the manager neatly blocked her path.