The Happy Hollisters and the Cuckoo Clock Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Cuckoo Clock Mystery — page 9
jolly man with a mustache Because he was short he stood on a platform behind the counter which made him look much taller Hello girls he said with a heavy accent as the children walked in What would you like Can you read German Holly spoke up eagerly Jawohl jawohl Better can I read German than English the butcher said with a chuckle Big words in German I know but in English He shook his head picked up a long knife and began to sharpen it We would like you to do us a favor please Pam said to him shyly I know You would like some of my homemade knockwurst ja Not today Pam replied with a giggle We have a note in German we want you to translate for us In German Jawohl the butcher said and wiped his hands on his white apron What does jawohl mean Sue piped up The butcher chuckled It means yes indeed and I will translate your note Jawohl Pam reached up over the high counter to hand the paper to Mr Elser He examined it carefully As he looked up he glanced over the heads of the girls at something outside the window Hmm Mr Elser said frowning He read more of the note and glanced toward the street again The three sisters kept their eyes on the butcher’s face all the time Does it say something important Holly asked said Maybe yes maybe no Mr Elser mysteriously He put the note on his scales reached 12