“Pretty close,” he said quietly. “Now let’s get out of here by the other side.”
Leading the two horses they started on. Five minutes later there loomed up through the trees what appeared to be a barn. They advanced toward it. Not a soul was about, but they proceeded cautiously for they did not wish to walk into a trap.
Hal tried the door to the barn. It was locked. Alexis soon remedied this, however. One quick twitch of his wrist and the lock came off. Hal went in, and started back with a cry of surprise.
“What’s the matter?” demanded Chester.
“Matter?” repeated Hal. “Look!”
He stepped back and Chester peered over his shoulder.
“Automobiles!” he said in astonishment
It was true. Inside the shed were four large touring cars.
“What on earth can they be doing here, I wonder,” said Chester.
“I haven’t the faintest idea,” replied Hal, “but if we can find any petrol I should say it is a lucky find for us.”