Part 55 (1/1)

”So soon?” asked Margaret.

”Yes, I have another important case on hand,” answered Adam Adams.

”Another case?” queried Tom Ostrello. ”Well, I wish you luck, I am sure.”

”We all do,” chimed in Raymond.

”What is it?” queried Letty.

Adam Adams smiled broadly. ”As you are no longer connected with the office, I cannot tell you,” he said.

”Maybe I can guess it!” cried Raymond. ”The disappearance of John Darr--the case all New York is talking about?”

Adam Adams smiled faintly. ”You've struck it,” he said. ”It is a wonderful case, and will demand all of my attention. But I'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, I want you all to remember that you owe me an invitation.”

”An invitation to what?” asked both girls, in a breath, and knowing perfectly well what he meant.

”An invitation to the weddings, when they come off.”

”Oh!” came in a little feminine shriek.

”Well, you get them,” said Raymond.

”Indeed, he does,” said Tom.

And he did.