“How about the stolen motorboat?”
“We’re not even sure about that, Lou. Sara and her brother both have disappeared. Accusing a man falsely is a very serious offense.”
“Then what are we to do?” Louise asked despairingly. “Just stand here and wait until they come outside?”
“That’s all we can do—unless—”
“Unless what?” Louise demanded uneasily as Penny interrupted herself.
“Lou, I have a corking idea! See how those tree limbs arch over the roof of the shack? Why, that old maple is built to our order!”
“I don’t follow you.”
“You will in a minute if you’re a good climber!” chuckled Penny. “We can get up that tree and onto the roof. Even if it shouldn’t have a skylight we can see through, at least we can hear what’s being said.”
“Let’s just wait here.”
“And learn nothing,” Penny said impatiently. “How do you expect ever to be a G woman if you don’t start practicing now?”