I’m not at all frightened you understand,

But if I am called to fight for my land,

I want to be ready to play in the band.

Boom-tid-dee-ah-da-boom!’”

“Come, children,” said their father, driving up, “here’s the car. Hop in.”


CHAPTER II
The Speeders’ Accident

THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.