Penny Turns Sleuth
Mr. Nichols did not have a great deal to say regarding the note which Penny read to him later that evening at the dinner table.
"Don't let it worry you," he advised. "Just put it away for future reference and forget about it."
"Future reference?"
"Yes, it's always wise to keep such communications. One never knows when a sample of handwriting might prove useful."
"I'm sure Jerry Barrows must have some good qualities or he'd never have sent the message. Don't you think so, Dad?"
"Perhaps. It's obvious the boy was afraid to talk with me."
"But why should he warn you that your life is in danger? Do you think he could know anything concerning the Molberg gang?"
"It isn't likely, but he may have some underworld connection."
"I'm getting more nervous every day," Penny declared. "I'll never feel very easy until all the members of that gang are captured."