“If I know your father, there’s no need to worry about him.”
“But you don’t understand this Mrs. Deline,” Penny said desperately. “She’s a very clever, scheming woman. Jerry, will you promise to help me try to save Dad from her clutches?”
Jerry managed to keep his face straight. “I’ll do my best,” he promised.
Penny drew a deep sigh. “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here,” she murmured gratefully. “With you fighting on my side, the war’s as good as won!”
CHAPTER
10
HELP FROM MR. EMORY
With Jerry at Sunset Beach, the vacation already promised to take on a rosy hue. Penny was so thrilled to be with her friends again that she paid scant heed to her driving. Several times, enroute to the Crystal Inn, Louise had to warn her to steer more carefully.
“Oh, Jerry, now that you’re here the fun will start!” Penny declared happily. “You’ve no idea how dull things have been without you.”
“And that goes double,” Jerry said with emphasis. “How’s your father?”
“Oh, fine!” Penny laughed. “Camping has made him cross though. By the way, did he know you were coming?”
“Yes, I sent him a wire.”