“Aaron Dietz was a former associate of James Kippenberg. Dad said he probably knew more about the Kippenberg financial affairs than any other person. Oh, I tell you, Jerry feels pretty sick because we didn’t follow the men last night! Dad assigned him to try to pick up the trail today. He’s chartered a motor boat and will patrol the river.”
“If you don’t mind,” said Louise patiently, “I’d like to hear the first part of the story now. Then I might know what this is all about.”
Talking as fast as she could, Penny related everything which had happened since she had taken leave of her chum at Andover.
“Which brings me to the point of my visit,” she ended her tale. “How about going out there with me this morning?”
“To the Kippenberg estate?” Louise asked eagerly.
“Yes, we may not be able to get across the river, but I mean to try.”
“You know I’m wild to visit the place, Penny!”
“How soon can you start?”
“Just as soon as these stupid dishes are done. And I ought to change my dress.”
“Wear something dark which won’t attract attention in the bushes,” advised Penny. “Now get to working on yourself while I finish the dishes.”