Step into a world of intrigue and suspense with May Hollis Barton's classic, "Two girls and a mystery," also known as "Or, The old house in the glen." This captivating juvenile mystery plunges two young women into a thrilling adventure where their very future hangs in the balance. The story unfolds around an enigmatic inheritance and a looming threat of poverty, compelling our heroines to confront the secrets of a mysterious old house in Scarsdale. What begins as a quest to secure their rightful legacy soon escalates into a gripping tale of suspense, complete with a shocking kidnapping. Is the house truly haunted, or are more earthly villains at play, determined to prevent them from claiming what is theirs? As the young women navigate perplexing clues and shadowy figures, they must unravel the truth behind the haunting and escape the clutches of those who seek to deny them their inheritance. "Two girls and a mystery" delivers a timeless narrative of courage, resilience, and the power of young women confronting adversity, making it a beloved entry in mystery and detective fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.