7
DINNER WITH MARY
The sun began to sink into the trees as we heard Percy’s horses baying in the distance. Percy instantly sprang to action, and I followed. We dashed back to the side of the home to check on the horses. Luckily there was nothing bothering them. It was simply Mary and her father arriving to pick me up. I waved to them and then turned to Percy. “I thank you for all of your help, Percy. Please let me know what you discover. I should return here after dinner tonight. Will you be able to share the information with me then?”
Percy nodded and replied, “I shall come up with a solution to this while you are gone. Just don’t let this ruin your good time with Mary and her family.”
I nodded and then moved swiftly to get into the wagon with Mary and her father. I looked back at Per
