It seems to be a good deal like our car at home, only larger." It was agreed that Sam should get into the coach part and watch the prisoner while Dick ran the car.

Then Dick started up the machine, backed out and turned around, and then made his way out of the woods and across the field to the highway.

At first he ran cautiously, but as soon as he became accustomed to the car he turned on the speed and spun along at the rate of thirty miles an hour in the direction of Plankville.
"How is she going ?" asked Sam, from behind.
"Fine! How is that prisoner ?" "As mad as a hornet," and there was a chuckle in Sam's tone.
It was not long before they came in sight of Plankville, and Dick slowed down a little.

He ran directly up to the hotel, where several men were on the point of separating for the night.
"I want to get some officers of the law," he cried.

"Where can I find them ?" "Well, you've got one of 'em right here," answered one of the men, stepping forward.