“No, they went to the theatre. They must have stopped at a restaurant afterwards. When they hear of this, I’ll lose my job.”
“Perhaps not,” said Penny kindly. “Surely you weren’t to blame for the burglary.”
“They’ll think so,” the maid responded gloomily.
“I am acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Kohl. Perhaps, if I speak a good word for you it may help.”
“I doubt it,” the girl responded. “I was supposed to have stayed at the apartment the entire evening.”
“And you didn’t?”
“No, I went to a picture show.”
“That does throw a different light on the matter,” commented Penny.
“I didn’t think it would make any difference. I intended to get here ahead of the Kohls.”
“The robbery occurred while you were away?”