“My plan would be for you boys to make up his fare to Chicago,” said Mr. Wakefield, “and let him join you there, say in a week. You can go by auto and he can go by train.”
This plan met with the approval of the three chums. They made up a purse for Jim Nestor and arranged for Mr. Wakefield to take it to the miner. The latter did so, and planned for the miner to come on to Chicago when he was well and strong.
“The boys will put up at the Grand Hotel,” said Mr. Wakefield, passing over the money, which was to be Nestor’s fare to Chicago.
“And I’ll meet ’em there an’ put ’em up against the greatest proposition they ever heard of,” promised the miner.
[CHAPTER VIII.]
IN THE WINDY CITY.
Five days later the automobile travelers were in Chicago. No serious accidents had occurred on the road, and they finished the first part of their trip in good shape. All the boys thought of was whether they would be allowed to proceed farther West.
Andy Rush was obliged to leave them, for he had promised to visit a relative of his mother. He did not relish being separated from his chums.
“Tough!” he exclaimed. “Wish I could go along—bully fun—shoot Indians—lasso the cowboys—kill the buffalos—ride a wild bull—break a bucking mustang—chase over the prairies—lots of sport—whoop!”