“So am I,” came from Ned and Jerry in a chorus.
“Wouldn’t it be great if one of us could win the first prize?” inquired Jerry. “Think of getting something worth two thousand dollars.”
“I wonder what I’d take if I won?” asked Bob of no one in particular.
“I think we have as good a chance of winning as any one,” proceeded Jerry.
“I don’t doubt it,” agreed Ned.
“Then let’s agree,” and Jerry’s face was serious, “that if any of us captures that first prize we’ll select an automobile touring car.”
“An automobile?” exclaimed Ned.
“A touring car?” cried Bob.
“Certainly. Why not? Isn’t that better than a horse, or a motor boat? Think what it would mean. We could travel all over,—make a tour of the United States perhaps. Yes, sir, that’s the ticket! If we win let’s get a touring car. What do you say, boys?”
For a few seconds the very audacity of the idea seemed to stagger Ned and Bob. They gradually recovered, and their eyes shone as they realized the possibilities of the plan.