Chapter 16
Susan stepped over a log and onto the path. The determination to visit a Malay village had faded into second place; her priority now was to find her father. She stopped for a minute and thought care-fully. Should she wait for him in the car? That would be sensible, but why should she always do the right thing when her father and mother did not play by the rules? Her father must be here somewhere. But why had he said nothing to her about his visit this morning? It was unusual for him to go back on his word, though she had had an inkling he did not intend to stick to his promise this time. Always so busy, so distracted with his job.
Although large boulders partly blocked her view, she could see how the path meandered and turned through the forest. The ground felt springy and sof
