“Well, of all things!”
“I believe I understand why Francine came out here too,” Penny said thoughtfully.
“Francine?”
“The girl who just engaged a room at your place. I think she went to your Inn for the sole purpose of keeping an eye on me.”
“Why should she wish to do that?”
“Francine is a reporter for the Riverview Record. Dad’s story about Maxwell bribing a football player served as a tip-off to other editors. Now the Record may hope to get evidence against him which they can build up into a big story.”
“I should think that would help your father’s case.”
“It might,” agreed Penny, “all depending upon how the evidence was used. But somehow, I don’t trust Francine. If there’s any fancy newspaper work to be done at Pine Top, I aim to look after it myself!”
CHAPTER
5
OVER THE BARBED WIRE
Mrs. Downey laughed at Penny’s remark, not taking it very seriously.