Connie raced alongside, urging Veve to unhook the sled.
“Not yet,” the other girl laughed. “I’m riding to the top.”
The car began to move faster, although it was still climbing. Connie fell behind. She was very worried for her friend.
“Get off now, Veve!” she shouted.
The car reached the hilltop and went so fast Veve could not unfasten the sled rope.
Connie saw that her playmate might be carried away by the automobile. In a moment it would start downhill, and then Veve never could jump off without being hurt.
“Roll off!” she urged. “Roll off, quick!”
Veve did not want to lose her sled. She kept clinging to it, hoping the car would slow down. Instead, it picked up speed.
“Stop!” she shouted to the driver. “Stop the car!”
The man could not hear because the chains on the wheels were making a loud clanking noise.