Chapter Five
Meadow pulled into the circular driveway outside the Nelms estate. Because now, in broad daylight, the size of the property around the mansion was clear.
Meadow said, “You know, if I were a missing cat, this is where I’d want to go. Look at this place! There’s a barn and all these outbuildings and things. There are probably all kinds of things for a cat to hunt around here.”
They scanned as far as they could see, but only saw the grouchy-looking groundskeeper glaring at them from across a field.
“Barkis looks more sour than he usually does,” said Meadow.
“He looks like he blames us for all the ruckus last night,” said Beatrice.
Meadow said indignantly, “We were just the poor, unsuspecting guests!”
“Maybe we can speak to him on the way out,” said Beatrice in a thoughtful
