"Yes." Mrs. Gallup pushed her gently toward the telephone. "The girl seems to be greatly excited over something. Do hurry and answer for she's been waiting several minutes now."
CHAPTER VI
Susan's Misfortune
When Penny answered the telephone she heard her chum's agitated voice.
"I know I shouldn't bother you so late in the evening," Susan began excitedly, "but I've had the worst luck with my new car!"
"You haven't been in a collision?"
"No, it isn't quite that bad. But I'm stranded on Eighth Avenue and I can't reach my folks by telephone."
"I'll drive over and get you," Penny offered. "What's the matter anyway? Has the engine balked already?"
"The car has been stripped by thieves! I'm so furious I can't even talk about it."