Although Slippery had eluded her, she did not feel that her morning’s work had been wasted. She believed that her father would be very much interested in a report of her findings.
“It’s evident that Slippery is connected with Al Gepper and various mediums of the Celestial Temple,” she reflected. “I am sure, too, that he’s the one who broke into our house, but to prove it may not be so easy.”
Penny had not fully understood the conversation which she had overheard between Slippery and Sade. That they distrusted each other was evident, but why had the woman feared Slippery might break into the bell tower during the guard’s absence?
“Something of great value to the organization must be kept there,” she reasoned. “But what can it be?”
Penny believed that her father would not delay in requesting police to search the bell tower of the Celestial Temple. However, a disappointment awaited her.
Upon arriving at the newspaper office DeWitt stopped her as she went past his desk.
“Don’t go in there,” he said, jerking his thumb toward Mr. Parker’s private room.
“Why not?” asked Penny in surprise. “Is Dad having a conference?”
DeWitt nodded as he composed a two column headline. “With J. P. Henley.”
“The Star’s Sugar Daddy?”