“We’ll report it to the ranger,” Mr. Parker said, entering the tent to check over his belongings. “Probably never will get any of our things back though.”
“The ranger may know who the fellow is, Dad.”
“That’s possible,” Mr. Parker admitted. “Penny, I’m glad Louise is coming tomorrow. I certainly don’t like the idea of your remaining here in camp alone.”
“Then why don’t you stay with me?” Penny countered instantly.
“Well, I’m planning on being rather busy.”
“With Mrs. Deline.”
“Penny, you’re impossible!”
“Weren’t you with her today? I looked everywhere for you.”
“Mrs. Deline and I did go for a little walk. No harm in that, is there?”
“It all depends upon your viewpoint,” Penny said loftily. “Personally, I consider her about as harmless as a Grade A rattler!”