“Settles what?” Louise straightened up, brushing sand from her skirt.
“If Mrs. Deline can get into that lighthouse, so can I. We’ll make an issue of it!”
“Not today,” said Louise dubiously.
“Right now!” Penny corrected, starting down the beach. “That lighthouse is government property, and as citizens we have certain rights. Let’s assert them and see what happens!”
CHAPTER
18
INSIDE THE LIGHTHOUSE
Unchallenged, Penny and Louise reached the base of the lighthouse. But as they slowly climbed the iron stairs, their courage fast slipped away.
“What will we say to the keeper?” Louise faltered. “I’ve even forgotten his name.”
“I haven’t,” said Penny. “It’s Jim McCoy. If Mrs. Deline is allowed inside the tower, shouldn’t we have the same privileges?”
“She’s a personal friend.”
“That should make no difference,” Penny argued. “This is government property.”