"We'll ask him, directly the train is off."
But in the bustle of the last few minutes they missed seeing him; the young captain got into his dog-cart, and was well on his way home before the boys were ready to start in their trap.
"Oh, I say! See him in the distance! Whip up and let us catch him. Here, let me drive, it's my turn now!"
But Roy clutched hold of the reins.
"No, I want to."
"I tell you it's my turn!"
"It's the only thing I can do with one leg, it's a beastly shame of you!"
Dudley, who had nearly got possession of the coveted reins dropped them instantly.
"All right then, but go ahead!"
And then Roy with a shamed look put the reins in his cousin's hands.