“You offered a reward in your paper today. Five thousand dollars for information about Mr. Parker.”
“True. Can you tell me anything about his disappearance?”
“I can if you’re willing to pay the money.”
“I’ll be glad to do it.”
“And no questions asked?”
“No questions,” Penny promised. “If you actually can provide information that will help me find my father, I’ll be happy to give you the money.”
There was a long silence. Fearful lest the woman had lost her nerve and was about to hang up, Penny said anxiously:
“Where shall I meet you? Will you come to my home?”
“That’s too risky.”
“Then where shall I meet you?”