“If I can get Trapper Joe to take me. My father says I may offer him twenty-five dollars to help me get Bones back.”
“It was entirely my fault, Lou. I’ll pay the money.”
“You needn’t.”
“I want to,” said Penny firmly. “I’ve earned a little money the past two days at the newspaper office.”
The two girls walked together to the next corner.
“What time are you starting for Trapper Joe’s tomorrow?” Penny asked.
“I’d like to leave right after breakfast. Any chance you could take me in your car?”
“I was thinking the same thing,” grinned Penny. “It may take a little doing—but yes, I’m sure you can count on me! I’m long overdue for a date myself with Old Man Swamp!”
CHAPTER
13
INTO THE SWAMP
By eleven o’clock the next morning, the two girls were on their way to Caleb Corners in Penny’s car. Both wore high boots, heavy shirts, and riding breeches, having dressed carefully for the swamp.