024 The Short-Wave Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon

Author:Franklin W. Dixon [Dixon, Franklin W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

SPECKLED KING SNAKE

MOUNTED BY D. CARSON

“D. Carson,” Joe muttered. “Who’s he?”

“Some pal of Batter’s, I suppose,” Frank said.

The owl and rhinoceros had similar plates. Seeing none on the deer, Frank lifted it down from the wall. “This must be Batter’s work. Let’s see if we can find anything unusual about it.”

The boys examined the head carefully. Several fine puncture marks were clearly visible around the muzzle and eyes. As Joe fingered among the fine hairs, he discovered other holes. “Looks as if someone’s been probing it with a hatpin.”

“Probably Mrs. Batter!” Frank exclaimed. “She must suspect the same thing we do—that her husband hid something in one of the—”

A weird shriek from outside startled the boys.

“Good night!” said Joe. “That wasn’t the wind, was it?”

As if in answer came another wailing cry, then another.

“Those are human voices!” Frank exclaimed. “Out in back somewhere!”

It was impossible to see anything from the windows. The boys dashed into the hallway, then through the kitchen to the back door. As they stepped onto the open rear porch, both aimed their flashlights beams into the darkness.

Joe started to say, “Do you hear anyth—” But his voice choked off as something struck him a hard blow on the back of the head!

Frank turned and saw his brother crumple. Then he, too, was struck down from behind!

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