“Well,” said Hal, “I suggest that we take this automobile and keep going until we reach the German lines. We can concoct some cock and bull story that will account for our presence there.”
“Maybe you can,” said Chester. “I don’t believe my imagination will carry that far.”
“Climb in anyhow, and we’ll be moving,” said Hal.
Chester did as Hal suggested and a few moments later the large army automobile was again heading toward the front.
Upon Hal’s advice, they did not return to their own regiment, but made straight for the front lines now held by General Lawrence and his combined infantry and marines.
“We might as well go through there as elsewhere,” Hal said.
“Anything that suits you suits me,” was Chester’s reply.
Before General Lawrence’s headquarters, Hal brought the machine to a stop and sought counsel with the general. In a few words the lad explained the nature of their mission, and added:
“I wish you would have word sent to Captain O’Neil. He probably will be alarmed at our absence.”
“It shall be done at once,” was General Lawrence’s reply.