For the first time Madge carefully studied the ground. She paused a short distance from the sundial.
“There’s loose earth here,” she announced, stirring it with the toe of her shoe. “I guess you were right about seeing someone.”
“Certainly I was right. I hope you don’t think I’m afraid of my shadow.”
“Of course not, Cara. I wonder who could have been digging here and for what purpose?”
“Maybe someone was burying a dead cat.”
Madge shook her head and smiled.
“Folks don’t go to other people’s yards to bury their pets. Think of a better reason.”
“Gold!” Cara cried promptly. “Perhaps there’s a treasure hidden here.”
“I’d like to think so, but I’m afraid that only happens in story books. Cara, what did your ghost do when he saw you?”
“I don’t think he saw me at all. Anyway, I didn’t wait long enough to find out.”