“CARLTON BURIED his face in his hands. “Take good care of her,” he repeated hollowly. “Yes—the same way they took good care of Darla DeCamp!” Nancy glanced around. “It looks as if she didn’t take her luggage,” she said, pointing to a suitcase still in the closet. Mr. Carlton wasn’t paying attention. “I’d never have believed she’d do something like this without telling me first,” he said, almost in tears. Nancy surveyed the room. A jewelry box lay open, exposing the empty velvet tray. Obviously, ...Brenda had grabbed all her jewelry hastily—one garnet earring lay forgotten beside the box. Ned spoke up. “Maybe we can catch up with them before they get out of town.” “There isn’t a moment to lose,” Nancy agreed. “We’ll cover more ground if we split up. Ned, would you pick up Bess and get over to the Ridgeview Motel? George and I will check out Charlie’s and see if they’ve been there. Mr. Carlton, could I borrow your car? Mine’s still in the shop in Batesville.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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