“There was a girl in the lobby a few minutes ago,” the clerk replied. “She went off somewhere.”
“No, here I am, Jerry!” Penny cried.
The reporter turned around and his face lighted up.
“Come outside, Jerry,” Penny said before he could speak. “I have a great deal to tell you.”
“And I have some news of my own,” returned the reporter.
They left the hotel together. Once beyond hearing, Penny made a complete report of her afternoon adventure, and showed Jerry the picture of Sylvia Kippenberg which she had taken from room 381.
“Now for my story,” said Jerry. “I’ve located a place not far from here where those two seamen buy supplies. The owner of the store told me they tie their boat up there nearly every night.”
“Where is Salt now, Jerry?”
“He’s keeping watch at the place. I came into town to telephone the Star office. Your father said I was to stop here and take you in tow.”
“You’re not starting back to Riverview?” Penny asked in dismay.