“What makes you say that, Jerry? Dad promised me faithfully—”
“Sure, I know,” he nodded, “but there have been developments.”
“An important story?”
“No, it’s more serious than that. But you talk with him. I may have the wrong slant on the situation.”
Not without misgiving, Penny went on to her father’s private office and tapped on the door.
“Come in,” he called in a gruff voice, and as she entered, waved her into a chair. “You arrived a little sooner than I expected, Penny. Mind waiting a few minutes?”
“Not at all.”
Studying her father’s lean, tired-looking face, Penny decided that something was wrong. He seemed unusually worried and nervous.
“A hard day, Dad?” she asked.
Mr. Parker finished straightening a sheaf of papers before he glanced up.