road to cover between the place and Chelton.

"We must make speed now," called Bess. "I have a dinner date, be
it known."

"I'm in a hurry, too," shouted Maud. "I have an engagement to be
tried on - my new auto cloak. I have to have that on time."

The machines were speeding along merrily. It was pleasant after
the rain, and the twilight lent enchantment to the delights of
motoring.

"Why do you suppose Hazel was so anxious about Paul?" Bess asked
Belle. "She could talk of nothing else, even when we were at the
cottage."

"Well," replied the prudent Belle, "Hazel knows. There must be
some danger or she would not talk of it. Perhaps Paul has had
some warning."




CHAPTER VI

THE HOLD-UP


Dashing over the country roads, the motor girls sent their
machines ahead at fast speed, unwilling to stop to light up, and