The grown-ups were anxious to reach Sunrise Beach in time for dinner, and the two cars made excellent time in the hour that followed.
"We'll soon be there now," Mr. Williamson had just remarked when Ward's sharp eyes saw the car ahead stop.
"Daddy's stopped! He's standing up and shouting to us," said Ward. "I wonder if there are any more cows?"
"The road is blocked—What on earth can that be?" Mr. Williamson frowned a little.
"It must be an automobile house," contributed Artie. "I read about one in a book. It is a regular house, except that it is on wheels, and people live in it."
"Well, what do you know about that!" Mr. Williamson said blankly, as they came abreast of the other car and for the first time could see clearly what it was that blocked the roadway.
AN INTERESTING DETOUR