The touring car continued to move along, up a winding hill.

Then came a level stretch for half a mile, and then a sharp descent, leading into Carwood.
"Now be careful----" commenced Dick.

And then stopped short, for a sudden snapping sound reached his ears.
"What's that ?" cried Sam, in alarm.
"The brake--it's broken!" answered Tom.

And then he set his teeth grimly, to try to guide the heavy touring car down the steep hill without disaster..