Dick and Dora, Sam and Grace, and Fred got in the first turnout and the others in the second.
"Now do not go too far," said Mrs.Stanhope, "and be sure and keep on roads that are safe." "And do not stay out later than ten o'clock this evening," added Mrs.
Laning.
"Oh, we'll be back safe and sound and on time," cried Dick.

"So don't worry about us." "Those are both powerful machines," was Mr.Rover's comment.

"Be careful that you don't exceed the speed limits, or you may be arrested." "Providing they catch us," answered Tom, with a grin.
It had been decided that they should go out into the country by the way of Germantown, and soon they were bowling along in fine fashion over the smooth city pavement.

Here and there they met crowds shooting off pistols and firecrackers.
"It is good we haven't horses," said Sam.

"This racket might cause them to run away." "That is where the automobilist has the advantage over a horse driver, Sam," answered his big brother.