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The Motor Girls by Margaret Penrose
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"Have they inquired of all the people who were on hand at the time
of the robbery--or loss--when, I understand, it was very likely that
the empty wallet was put in your tool-box?"

"Oh, yes, they have questioned all of us--and I can tell you that
they were not any too polite about it, either. I thought I would
never get over their quizzing."

"Well, I suppose they have to be sharp," remarked Paul. "But I've
not yet explained to you the reason why I am in such a hurry and the
nature of the position I am after. You see, a firm in New City
advertised for a chauffeur to drive their machine across the country
in a big race. I replied, and was as good as engaged. I expected to
go over this morning, but some one told me that Sid Wilcox had taken
the early train and was going to beat me out--It's a case of first
come--get the job, you see."

"Sidney Wilcox!" exclaimed Cora in astonishment.

"Yes. You know him, of course. It seems that he wants to make the
trip, and is willing to run the machine without pay. I can't afford
to do that, and that gives him an advantage over me. If Sid gets
there first, and offers to do it for nothing, it means that they'll
take him."

"Well, he'll not get there first!" exclaimed Cora very determinedly.

Suddenly they both heard the distant whistle of the train. "There
she is!" cried Paul; and a little later they caught sight of the
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