Besides, we ought to carry several lanterns, because, while there is a moon, I reckon we'll find it far from light along that overgrown trail." "You just think of everything, Hugh," remarked Horatio, wonderingly.
"Let's get the car, first of all," Hugh continued shrewdly, "because it can save us many steps in picking up the other fellows." By this time they were at the Kinkaid home.

Horatio was well acquainted with the premises, as he had played with K.K.since they were small boys together.

Hugh had been told where the key of the garage was hidden, and quickly discovered it hanging on a concealed nail.
"Wait till I throw the switch, and light up," said Horatio, for they had electricity at the Kinkaid place, and, of course, a bulb lighted in the garage was considered much safer than a lantern.
As soon as the illumination came both boys set about examining the big touring car that occupied the garage.
"Bully!" ejaculated Horatio, after making the rounds with suspended breath; "all the tires are as hard as anything.

How about the supply of gas, Hugh ?" for his companion had occupied himself with making an examination of the tank.
"Plenty to carry us up and back twice over!" cried the delighted Hugh.

"This is what I call great luck.