“Anything wrong with the place?” Jerry inquired, observing her change of expression.
Penny shook her head. “The place is all right. It’s the people who stay there. Jerry—”
“Yes?”
“Are you susceptible to brunettes?”
“Never noticed it.”
“You’ll likely meet a Mrs. Deline at the hotel,” Penny warned. “Don’t have a thing to do with her.”
“Why should I?” Jerry was amused.
“She’s already made a jelly fish of Dad,” Penny went on. “Jerry, stop grinning! This is serious.”
“Sorry, I didn’t know I was smiling.”
“I need your help, Jerry. The truth is, I’m terribly worried about Dad.”