CHAPTER XXI
IN THE STORM
"That's the way to drive!"
"Come on now!"
"Faster, if you can make the horses go!"
"Get all that in, Russ!"
It was a lively scene, for a spirited race in cutters was in progress between Mr. Bunn and Mr. Sneed. It was taking place on the frozen surface of the lake, and each actor had been instructed to do his best to win. The race was a scene in the big snow drama, and it was being filmed several days after the events narrated in the preceding chapter.
The thaw was over, there had been a spell of cold weather, and Deerfield was icebound. The lake was a glittering expanse, and the ice on it was thick enough to support a regiment.
"A little more to the left, Mr. Sneed!" called Russ, who was taking the pictures. "I want to get a better side view."