The Smoky Corridor

91

“Hurry!” Daphne DuBois screamed at her brother as they rushed into the school building. “We need to find Zack. He’s trying to steal the gold!”

“Look,” said Eddie. “On the floor. Paw prints.”

“That means Jennings and his dog came in here.” Her tone brightened. “Follow the tracks! Foolish boy! He doesn’t have much of a head start.”

They headed up the hall, eyes glued to the paw prints dotting the floor.

“And, Edward? When we find young Zachary Jennings, will you kindly put one of your bullets in his brain?”

“Why, it would be my pleasure, Daphne. My absolute pleasure.”