“Oh, I don’t want any reward,” Nancy objected quickly. “Please take this one,” Allison spoke up. She led the way to the living-room mantel. There stood the Crowley clock. “We received it this morning from the Tophams,” Grace explained. Allison added, “We think you earned this heirloom, Nancy, and somehow Grace and I feel Mr. Crowley would want you to have it.” “Why, thank you,” said Nancy. She was thrilled, and gazed meditatively at the old clock. Though quaint, it was not handsome, she thought. But for her it certainly held a special significance.
