“Was he the one?” she demanded as the door slammed. “The man for whom you made the ladder?”
“No, no!” denied the Japanese.
His words failed to convince Penny. Darting to the door, she saw that the young man already was far down the street, walking rapidly.
“He is the one,” she thought. “I’ll follow him.”
“Wait,” called the Japanese as she started away, “I have more to tell you.”
It was a ruse to detain her, Penny knew. Pushing past the shopkeeper who sought to bar the exit, she reached the street and ran toward Jerry Livingston.
“Why, Penny!” he exclaimed in surprise. “What are you doing in this part of town?”
“Never mind that,” she answered hastily. “If you’re after a story, come along with me. We’re trailing the man who just left Kano’s Shop.”
CHAPTER
18
THE BELL TOWER
Jerry fell into step with Penny. As they walked along, she told him of her conversation with Mr. Kano.