But no such hum sounded and Rick and Chot, who were playing with Ruddy, paused in their fun after a few minutes, looking at each other while Rick said:
“Must have trouble getting her going.”
“Cold after the rain, maybe,” suggested Chot.
“Or there might be water in the carburetor,” said Rick.
They were about to walk around the shack to see if they could be of any help in turning on the ignition, as Mr. Campbell might have to crank the car, when they saw their friend coming around the path that led from the cabin to the shed.
“Boys, did you hear the auto being taken out in the night?” he asked.
“The auto taken?” cried Rick. “No!”
“Isn’t it there?” asked Chot.
“No,” answered Mr. Campbell.
“Where is it?” cried the boys.