Chapter 17 A SUMMER NIGHT MYSTERY

David Collins was on the piazza with a book when he heard the call. He sprang up and ran to the end towards Lady Gay Cottage.

"Hullo, Pollee! What is it?"

"Can you come over? I'm all alone. Mother's gone to ride with the Scribners, and father's up in Forestford at a consultation."

"I'll come right now. Say, this is a dandy book! Shall I br