The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery in Skyscraper City

The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery in Skyscraper City — page 9
Together he and Pete went into the hall and returned a few minutes later with a bucket of warm sudsy water and several cleaning cloths Together they mopped up the ink then started to rub out the stains One thing I don’t like to do is scrub fl oors Joey complained Pete made no comment and went about his task cheerfully Th is angered Joey all the more I’ll get even with you for this Joey said between clenched teeth as they fi nished their work You don’t scare me Pete replied Miss Allen told the boys they had done a good job and added But don’t fi ght in the library again Joey take the bucket to the janitor’s room and dump it in the basin Th e bully muttered a protest under his breath but took the bucket and disappeared from the room At the same time a man walked into the library He was short slender and well dressed Pam noticed immediately that he had a slightly Oriental look to his eyes Th e stranger went straight to Miss Allen’s desk bowed politely and in a soft voice said I hear you have a book about secret New York tunnels on sale here I should like to purchase it We did have such a book the librarian replied but I’m afraid you’re too late Pete Hollister bought it only a few moments ago Th e man turned and surveyed the room in one sweeping glance Which boy is Pete Hollister 12