The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery of the Mexican Idol

The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery of the Mexican Idol — page 9
A strong wind whipped their hair as the children pressed close to the railing to watch the plane taxi in All at once a small white truck sped across the field It stopped near the big aircraft and two men jumped out with nets in their hands Oh dear said Holly Perhaps someone on the plane is dangerous Or maybe a wild animal is loose was Pete’s guess When the plane was still some distance from the terminal building a portable stairway was rolled up to it The front door opened and the two men with nets hastened aboard For a few minutes the Hollisters watched the open doorway anxiously Then the passengers began to step out of the airplane Look there’s Uncle Russ Ricky shrieked as a tall broad-shouldered man started lightly down the long flight of stairs Come on Holly shouted and raced through the terminal toward the loading gate with the other children pell-mell behind her Their hearts pounded with excitement for they adored their fun-loving uncle who visited them every chance he had on his trips between the East and West Coasts He was a famous cartoonist who drew comic strips for a chain of newspapers Uncle Russ lived in the town of Crestwood with Aunt Marge and their two children children Teddy and Jean 10