Chapter 15
JUDY’S MISTAKE
RUSHING out of the cafe, Judy scarcely knew which way to go. Across the street, lights were on at the corner drugstore, so she decided to seek a telephone there.
As she darted to the opposite curb, she spied one of the forest rangers, who only that moment had emerged from a barber shop.
Judy had seen the Forest Service man several times since her arrival at Pine Cone Camp and knew that his name was Lowell Diethelm.
Now, instantly recognizing his face and uniform, a wave of relief swept over her. He would know how to help her notify the State Highway Patrol quickly!
“Oh, ranger!” she called, for in the excitement of the moment, his name temporarily fled from her mind.
“Yes?” The ranger turned to regard Judy with intent curiosity.
“Can you help me make a report to the State Highway Department right away?”
“Why sure,” the ranger replied. “What’s wrong? An automobile accident?”