“And I’ll warrant they never do find the station,” Louise contributed. “This is one mystery I wish you had never stumbled into, Penny.”
“I’m beginning to feel the same way, Lou. This is supposed to be a vacation. I’d like to see Dad and Jerry once in awhile.”
“So that’s what’s bothering you!”
“Well, you know Jerry will be here only a few days at most,” Penny said defensively. “I’ve barely had a chance to say ‘hello’ to him. Dad’s always down at the hotel too.”
“What you crave seems to be male companionship.”
Penny tossed a stick of wood on the fire, making the sparks fly. “I could do with a little,” she admitted. “Life is too dull here.”
“Dull?” Louise gazed at her chum suspiciously.
“It’s no use being surrounded by mystery if one can’t get into the thick of it. So far all the adventure has by-passed us.”
“We might stir up a little excitement by looking for that package Mrs. Deline buried in the sand.”
“Not today,” Penny said with a sigh. “Too tired. Besides, I told Jerry about it and he wasn’t much impressed.”