The Strange Echo [antikvár]

CHAPTER IA MYSTERIOUS INVITATION"A LETTER from the twins!" Kay Tracey told her mother, as she ripped open the fat envelope."I wonder if the girls are enjoying their vacation at Lost Lake,'' Mrs. Tracey said, smiling."Yes, they are,** Kay replied, after reading a little of the letter. Then she said excitedly, "Listen to this:'Lost Lake has a mystery Which you are invited To Solve. R.S.V.P:"Isn't that wonderful. Mother? And I'm invited to drive up there on Friday with Mr. Worth. He goes up weekends. I'm to stay for three weeks!""I can't think of any more intriguing kind of holiday for you." Mrs. Tracey laughed. "I imagined you'll accept with pleasure!"She looked at her tall, graceful daughter, whose face was more remarkable for its quick play of expression than for regularity of feature. Her brown eyes sparkled with intelligence, and her firm mouth showed strength of character.7