Turning on the dash light of the car, Penny held the melon in its warm glow. Slowly, she turned it in her hands.
“There!” she said, pointing to a tiny triangle shaped marking on the cantaloupe. “This may prove a clue which will lead to the capture of the thief!”
“I don’t get it,” answered Jerry. “What clue?”
“Why, this stamping on the melon!” she replied excitedly. “The Hoods must intend to sell that load of cantaloupes. If they do, we may be able to trace the shipment.”
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12
ADELLE’S DISAPPEARANCE
Jerry took the melon from Penny’s hand to examine it.
“This stamp may be helpful,” he said dubiously, “but I doubt it. The Hoods never would be so stupid as to sell melons which could be traced. No, I think our investigation will have to center close at home.”
“You’re referring to the Holloway Cooperative, Jerry?”
“That outfit certainly merits an investigation. In the morning I’ll jog out to their packing plant and talk to the manager, Hank Holloway.”
“What time will you be going, Jerry?”