"What kind of people were they?"
"It was in the dead of night, so I couldn't see clearly, but there seemed to be about seven or eight people in the yard. After that night, Professor Earwood didn't open his door for four or five days. When I finally saw him, I asked him what was going on, and he said he was visited by relatives. Who has that many relatives visiting in the middle of the night? In the rain, they were all wandering around the yard. It was strange."
Rosemary continued her inquiry, "Could it be that Professor Earwood made some enemies?"
"Unlikely. He and his wife are kind people, and they never leave this small town. They get along well with everyone. I think it might have something to do with Carol. Shortly after this incident, they both resigned and went to find her."
A hint of sadness filled Rosemary's eyes. "I wonder when I will see Carol again."
