Penny added that she would not take time to run down the Black Market story save that her father’s disappearance might have a connection with the tire-thief gang.
“I aim to learn the names of those men Dad intended to expose,” she said earnestly.
Somewhat startled by the grim note of Penny’s voice, Salt warned her that she might be venturing on dangerous ground.
“We all admire your courage,” he said, “but you mustn’t take foolish risks. Your father would turn thumbs down on that idea.”
“It’s because of Dad that I must investigate every angle of the tire-theft racket.”
“Quite an ambitious assignment,” Salt said dryly. “Now as soon as Jerry gets back from Canada—”
“We can’t wait! Something has to be done right away!”
“I know how you feel,” responded Salt, “but there’s such a thing as being too courageous.”
“I’m not courageous,” Penny denied. “Last night at the cemetery I was scared half to death. And then when I saw the ghost—”
“What ghost?” interrupted Louise.