“But they didn’t,” Penny said. “They let the robbers get away.”
“Maybe we can pick up their trail again if you will tell us about it,” Judy suggested. “Were the thieves in a car?”
“Yes,” Paul replied. “They came alongside and crowded Mom off the road. She got out to see how much damage she’d done when she hit the bank. That was when they pointed the gun at her and went through all our luggage. They didn’t take anything except her pocketbook. They grabbed it and ran back to their car and drove away. If we can’t get our car started I guess we’ll have to stay here. Uncle Paul will pay for us. He has lots of money,” the boy finished proudly.
“What is your uncle’s whole name, Paul?” asked Judy.
“He’s my great-uncle really. It’s Paul Riker, the same as mine.”
“That’s the man who was robbed! I remember it from the newspaper account,” Judy whispered excitedly to Honey. “Wait till Horace hears about this!”
“I like it here,” announced Penny. “Do you allow children to climb the trees?”
“If they’re careful—”
But they were both off to the hollow tree. Paul started at once to climb it, but Judy saw Penny stop and put her hand inside the hollow place.
“What’s she found?” Honey whispered.