“I hope no one was hurt,” said Mrs. Martin.
Mr. Teeter came running up through the cloud of dust caused by the fall of the tree.
“There’s been a smash,” he said.
“A smash?” repeated Mr. Martin.
“Yes. That tree didn’t fall just the way it should, and it smashed down on your auto.”
“Oh, is our car smashed?” cried Ted.
“Not all of it, but one wheel is,” said a lumberman. “I’m afraid you Curlytops can’t continue your tour. I’m very sorry.”
CHAPTER XXI
ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT
Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around. They were having such fun they did not want it to stop. But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home—and the trip wasn’t half finished!
“And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.