The Happy Hollisters and the Punch And Judy Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Punch And Judy Mystery — page 5
And guess what Ann First prize is a trip for two around the world As her friend’s eyes widened Pam explained that the second prize was a trip to Hawaii and the third prize a real palomino horse I can hardly wait to hear said Pam But I guess I’ll just have to be patient she added with a sigh and the two girls ran toward the Punch and Judy show As they disappeared around the house the bushes moved and two heads came out Joey Brill and his friend Will Wilson stood up Joey was Pete’s age but larger Will was big too and always tagged after Joey Both of them delighted in annoying smaller children and making trouble for the Hollisters Do you want to see the show Joey asked We were invited No it’ll probably be crummy Will said Then I know how to make some excitement Joey said He whispered to his companion and the pair crept off through the foliage working their way unseen toward the back of the Hollisters garage On the lawn Pam announced the show and Pete stepped into the back of the red booth The black shade popped up Punch stuck his saucy head over the edge of the stage and in a high falsetto voice said La-dies and gentlemen What a beautiful day to take a walk along the shore of Pine Lake Roo-to-to Roo-to-to-it Punch strutted back and forth bobbing his head and shaking his tall green hat as the onlookers giggled I used to be a tightrope walker once in the