The Happy Hollisters and the Punch And Judy Mystery

The Happy Hollisters and the Punch And Judy Mystery — page 9
Are you all right Pam asked her brother Pete rubbed a bump on his forehead ruefully I guess I am he said Where’s Zip Here Zip he called out The Hollisters beautiful collie dog jumped from a clump of cattails growing along the shore not far from the Hollisters house He bounded across the yard and circled around Pete bobbing his head and whining I want you to keep a lookout for Joey and Will Pete told the dog Don’t let them come in the yard while we’re putting on our show Zip barked sharply three times walked over to the side of the driveway and lay down in the grass with his head between his forepaws Now we can go on with the show in peace Pete declared Do we still have our money he called out to Dave Mead His friend jiggled the tin can making the pennies jump up and down It’s not fifty pounds Dave said but at least it’s a start Then he added Look here come more customers Across the lawn walked two women and a small girl With a squeal of excitement Ann Hunter jumped up It’s my mother Our company came She raced toward them The woman and the girl with Mrs Hunter both were very pretty with jet black hair gray eyes and fair complexions After Ann had greeted them she led the way over to her playmates I would like you to meet Mrs Boschi and her daughter Nada Ann said They’re from Italy and are going to stay with us for a few days before they