“No brakes,” Sara answered laconically. “I thought you tested them.”
“I did. They were in good order last night.”
“Take a look at this.” Sara pointed to the broken rod.
Jake bent down to examine it. When he straightened he spoke no word, but the expression of his face told the two girls that he did not hold himself responsible for the mishap.
“There’s something funny about this,” he muttered. “I’ll take the sled to the shop and have a look at it.”
“I’ll go along with you,” declared Sara.
“And so will I,” added Penny quickly.
“You really should get a hot bath and go to bed,” advised Sara. “If you don’t you may not be able to walk tomorrow.”
“I’ll go to bed in a little while,” Penny answered significantly.
Followed by the two girls, Jake pulled the sled to the tool house behind the lodge. Sara immediately closed and bolted the door from the inside so that curious persons would not enter.