The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery — page 7
You hit the water awfully hard Pam said sympathetically Is that your real name Ricky asked I don’t know anybody else named Tiger Tail The man’s bronze face lighted up in a smile That’s because there aren’t any Seminole Indians around Shoreham he said You are a Seminole asked Mrs Hollister Yes he said then stopped abruptly and pointed out on the lake Are those two boys trying to get my boat Joey Brill was leaning over the end of the canoe reaching down into the water Get away from there Joey Pete called It’s our boat and we’re going to keep it Will bellowed Oh no you’re not shouted Officer Cal He hurried to the Hollisters boat and stepped into it Instantly Joey and Will sped off I’ll get you for telling the cops Pete Hollister Joey yelled shaking his fist When they had disappeared around the bend Officer Cal got back on the dock I’ll notify the Pine Lake Patrol he said We’ll get your boat for you Mr Tiger Tail But now you’d better change those wet things said Pam She and her mother led the Indian into the house where Mrs Hollister gave him towels and dry clothes Meanwhile the other children followed the policeman to the truck radio and watched while he sent 12