“My guess would be to Al Gepper, Dad. Who but he or an accomplice could have known where the money was hidden?”
CHAPTER
17
KANO’S CURIO SHOP
As Penny had anticipated, Mrs. Weems indignantly declared that she did not believe Mr. Gepper could have had any connection with the attempted robbery. Yet, even as she made the assertion, a startled expression came over her face.
“Think back, Mrs. Weems,” urged Mr. Parker. “How many persons knew where you had secreted the money?”
“I told Mrs. Hodges.”
“And Al Gepper?” Penny probed.
“Well—” The housekeeper looked ill at ease. “He may have heard me talking with Mrs. Hodges. I remember he passed through the hall while we were together.”
“What day was that?” inquired Penny.
“Yesterday. After the séance. But I can’t believe that Mr. Gepper would try to steal the money. I just can’t!”
“From what Penny has told me of the man, I should judge that he is a schemer,” contributed Mr. Parker. “You know the Star has started a vigorous campaign directed against such mediums as Al Gepper.”