"They aren't in the roadway half a mile from here." "Well, there are no side roads nearby," returned Tom.

"And no houses or barns, either," he added, searching the moonlit landscape.
Lantern in hand, Dick led the way, the others following.

Thus several hundred feet were covered.

Then all came to a halt and stared at each other.

The tracks of the touring car led from the roadway directly into a big field, backed up by what looked to be a dense woods.
"We are getting closer!" cried Dick.