Then he climbed into his seat and started the car with a sudden bound.

As he did so a revolver shot rang out and one of the front tires, pierced by the bullet, ripped itself nearly in two as it crumpled up.

A shout of derisive laughter came from the cowboys.

Algy was astride his pony again, and as Wampus brought the damaged car to a stop the remittance men dashed by and along the path, taking the same direction Uncle John's party was following".

Tobey held back a little, calling out: "Au revoir! I shall expect you all at my party.