"All O.K.," he announced presently, and then they went spinning along as before. But the "edge" had been taken off the ride, and they did not seem as free-hearted and full of fun as they had been before the mishap.
It was after ten o'clock when the seminary was reached, and the girls found one of the under teachers waiting for them.
"Young ladies, you were told to be in at ten," said the teacher severely. "It is now half after."
"We had an accident," answered Dora, and told what it was.
"You must not stay away later than the time originally allowed," said the teacher severely. "Remember that after this, please," and then she dismissed the girls.
When the boys got to the garage where the automobile belonged they told the man in charge about the chauffeur and of what had happened on the road. The garage manager could hardly believe the story about the broken glass.
"You'll have to pay for that tire," he said coldly. "You can't expect to make me stand the loss."
"I suppose not," answered Dick "You can have the old tire repaired and send the bill to me. And now I want somebody to take us up to Brill just as quickly as it can be done. It is getting late."
"I'll get a man right away," said the manager in a relieved tone, and two minutes later the three Rover boys were being whirled toward the college.
"Do you think those fellows are back yet?" questioned Sam as they sped along the road.