The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Sea Turtle Mystery — page 9
Before the youngsters could ask more questions the patrol launch hove into sight As it came alongside the Hollisters dock Pete and Ricky both greeted the three policemen on it and jumped aboard You take it easy Mr Tiger Tail Pete called back and we’ll help find your airboat The boys and the police headed toward the spot where the odd craft had disappeared It’s right about here Pete said The police launch stopped and the men lowered a grappling hook on the end of a long rope They dragged it back and forth over the lake bottom There we’ve got something one of the policemen exclaimed With Pete’s help the three men pulled on the rope The hook had caught on the seat framework and soon the airboat emerged from the water The launch’s motor started again and the Florida craft was eased toward the Hollisters dock There the boys helped haul it onto the shore It doesn’t look as if any damage was done Pete remarked as they thanked the policemen Glad to help you the officer in charge said and gave a crisp salute As the patrol boat left a station wagon pulled into the driveway Out stepped Mr Hollister a tall athletic looking man He strode briskly down to the group at the dock Pam telephoned me he said I understand we have a visitor from Florida 14