Walter smiled. He and Lucy left the house. They entered a small building
next to it. The inside of the building was like a small private
museum
.
There were many drawings, paintings and other things of value.
Near a beautiful drawing, Lucy found a small box. She opened it. There
was a necklace inside. The necklace was just like David’s. It was very old,
but Lucy was able to open the necklace. She was still able to recognize the
number inside.
Lucy gave the necklace to Walter. He looked at it carefully. ‘OK. That’s
all I needed,’ he said calmly.
‘I still don’t understand, Walter. What is it that you want? The chest
reminded me of the necklace. But I don’t know why. Do you? Is that
important?’
Walter paused a moment. ‘I have to go now, Lucy. Please don’t ask any
more questions.’ He handed her a letter. Then Walter paused and said,
‘Remember the number. And read this. It will help.’
Walter turned and left Lucy’s house. As he disappeared, he called, ‘I’m
off to London! See you soon, Lucy!’
Lucy didn’t say goodbye. She couldn’t. She had no idea why Walter had
come. She looked at the letter. It all seemed very suspicious, but yet
somehow important. She preferred to forget everything. But she would let
the old man have his fun. She slowly opened the letter.
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