“Is that where you were?” asked Judy. “I might have known it! Where does this magician live?”
“With Barry and Timothy Dran. He’s the nicest man, just like Daddy, only he isn’t. It’s all right if we go there,” Paul hurried on. “Peter knows him. They got real well acquainted, and we joined the club and Penny has a part in the magic show. She and Anne changed places because now she’s the littlest. Wally said it was all right.”
“I disappear,” Penny announced proudly.
“Not again,” her mother protested.
“It’s all right. I’ll come back.”
Mrs. Riker sighed.
“Well, I hope so. At least you’re safe now. The next time you leave the house you must tell me, so I won’t worry,” she continued. “You know how much I’ve had on my mind.”
“I wish I did,” Judy thought.
“We know. But it’s going to be different now, isn’t it, Penny?” Paul asked.
“Oooh, yes!” she squealed.