“We did it together,” she corrected.
“With the help of our silent partner,” he added lightly.
“Silent partner?”
“The hurricane. It damaged a lot of Riverview property, but on the other side of the ledger, it helped write ‘30’ to the Rhett case.”
Penny nodded as she reached for her hat and raincoat. Just then, a copy boy ran up.
“Telephone for you,” he said. “It’s your housekeeper, Mrs. Weems. She wants to know if you’re safe.”
“Safe and sound and on my way home,” laughed Penny. “Tell her I’ve already started.”
“And that she’s being driven by her faithful chauffeur,” chuckled Jerry, as he reached for his hat. “Which reminds me, we have a little package to deliver to the Rhetts’.”
“The Zudi drum! I forgot all about it!”
“Haven’t you forgotten another important matter too?” teased Jerry, escorting her through the swinging gate. “Me, for instance.”