Saturday, June 30, 2012

Book 2, Ch. 1

The House on the Cliff
Chapter 1: Spying by Telescope




Frank and Joe are eager for another mystery, and their dad does not disappoint them. Their next assignment is to look for Felix Snattman and his gang of notorious smugglers. Mr. Hardy believes that Snattman may be stealing valuable drug shipments enroute from India, as they reach the East Coast. Before long, Frank and Joe are on their motorcycles with Biff Hooper and Chet Morton hanging on behind. The foursome set up their telescope high above the ocean, in front of the old Pollitt place, which has been deserted since Felix Pollitt died there a month ago. To their delight, it is only a moment until they spot a boat out on the waves. As they watch in astonishment, a man climbs over the side of the boat and down into a smaller boat below. Suddenly they hear screams from the house on the cliff behind them. Leaving the telescope, they rush toward the house. Who is in trouble?!?