Realizing this, it seemed to Doris that the best thing the girls could do would be to leave the mansion at once. Perhaps later, the Misses Gates would realize their error.
“We have caused you enough worry and pain,” she said quietly. “Kitty and I will pack our things and leave at once.”
“But our lost papers!” Iris half sobbed.
“We can only tell you what we’ve said before,” Doris declared. “You’ll find them in Henry’s suitcase!”
“I don’t see why we shouldn’t look, at any rate,” Azalea murmured. “Ronald, don’t you think it would be the best way to clear up this frightful muddle?”
“I wouldn’t give that much credit to the trumped-up story,” he returned condescendingly. “My dear ladies, don’t take this matter so seriously.”
Azalea eyed him with the first glimmer of distrust.
“After all, it happens to be our papers that are missing,” she told him tartly. “I think we shall have a look inside that suitcase!”
Cora and Henry, now thoroughly frightened, began to back toward the door.
“Where are you going?” Azalea asked sharply.