Chapter 15 QUESTIONABLE CHARACTERS

The Misses Gates did not appear at luncheon but kept to their individual rooms. Azalea sent word by Cora that she was ill with a headache and preferred to be alone; Iris offered no excuse. Kitty and Doris knew that they were still upset over the finding of the ruby ring.

"I almost wish Wags hadn't dug it up," Doris remarked dolefully. "It's maki