"Me for a bob!" cried Paul.
"I wish I didn't have to film the play—I'd steer one, too!" exclaimed Russ, with a look at Ruth that made her blush.
"Must I get into this silly coasting play?" asked Mr. Bunn.
"You surely must," answered Mr. Pertell. "And I want to warn you of one thing—you are not to wear a high hat—it would only blow off and embarrass you."
"Not wear my high hat? Then I refuse to take part!" cried the tragic actor.
But Mr. Pertell paid no attention to him, for he had heard the same thing before.
The details of the coasting race were discussed on the way to Elk Lodge, and it was arranged that a partial rehearsal should be held next day.
That night, as Alice and Ruth were going to bed rather early, on account of the wearying work of the day, they heard voices out in the hall near their room.
"Listen!" warned Alice, raising her finger, for Ruth was talking.
"It's Mr. and Mrs. Macksey," said Ruth.