"I don't know," said Hal. "It's as likely to be one as the other. The farther away we get the better."
More guns now shattered the stillness of the night, growing closer and closer.
"They are after us, all right," declared Hal.
Without pausing, he glanced quickly around. Then suddenly he swerved sharply to the left.
"Why this change in course?" panted Chester.
"See that woods?" demanded Hal, pointing.
"Yes."
"Well, we may find safety there. It's a long chance."
They dashed into the shelter of the little woods a moment later.
Hal stopped and turned to Helen.