“I must be back at the earliest possible moment,” said Hal. “Have you a fast auto?”
“Yes.”
“Then I should be grateful if you would allow me to make use of it.”
“It shall be done,” said the officer. “Now you sit here by the fire while I have it put in readiness. You are half frozen.”
“Thanks,” replied Hal. “I am. But I haven’t very long to stay. Please have the car ready as soon as possible. And if you can spare a driver I shall be glad of his services. I don’t believe I could drive the car any great distance.”
“You shall have him,” agreed the officer, and left the tent. Hal huddled up close to the little fire.