The Happy Hollisters and the Scarecrow Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Scarecrow Mystery — page 5
Mr Hollister smiled stopped the car and handed the boy his key case Th e brother and sister hopped out while their father drove into an alley which led to the rear of the combined hardware sports and toy shop Th e Trading Post was a one-story building with two large plate-glass windows and a door set between them Pam glanced at the toys and sporting goods on display while Pete selected a large brass key and inserted it in the lock He grasped the handle Th en even before he could turn the key the door swung open under the pressure of his hand Pete gasped Pam Th e door wasn’t locked last night Mr Hollister had left the car and now approached the children What did you say Pete he asked Someone forgot to lock up Pete said as he stepped inside followed by Pam and his father I used the key myself Mr Hollister said puzzled I wonder if Suddenly Pam cried out Dad Pete Th e store has been robbed All three stood thunderstruck as they glanced down the long aisle which ran the length of the store Merchandise was strewn about some of it knocked to the fl oor Th e place was Crickets Pete exclaimed ransacked As the Hollisters hurried to the rear of the store a sudden fear gripped Pam Dad she cried out Your 8