“Whoever is cutting down the evergreens wouldn’t do it in the daytime at any rate,” reasoned Connie.
“Then why did Mr. Gossart warn us that we might meet unpleasant characters?” inquired Eileen nervously.
“He may have intended to be helpful,” said Miss Gordon thoughtfully. “On the other hand, I wonder—”
“You wonder what, Miss Gordon?” demanded Connie.
The Brownie leader, however, did not intend to finish what had been in her mind.
“Race you to the bridge!” she challenged.
Off she darted, with the Brownies in hot pursuit. By the time they all reached the bridge, everyone was out of breath and Mr. Gossart completely forgotten.
CHAPTER 10
A Stolen Evergreen
THE Brownies and Veve were spending the afternoon rummaging in Grandmother Gordon’s attic.