Now suppose we drop this subject, and return to something pleasant." They continued to bump along the rocky road with its deep ruts.

At times K.K.had to make little detours in order to navigate around some obstacle which could not be surmounted; for time had not dealt lightly with the quarry road, and the rains and wintry frosts had played havoc with its surface.
But, eventually, they sighted light ahead.

Steve was the first to glimpse an opening, and announce that the main highway leading down to Scranton must be close at hand.

His words turned out to be true, and soon afterwards they issued forth from the covert and found themselves upon the turnpike, headed for home.
Hugh turned around to mark the spot well in his mind, though he knew that it was to be the exit, and not the entrance, to the short-cut, in case he concluded to utilize the quarry road when the great race was on..