“I will,” replied Nick, “and I’ll cripple the Spider so we can overhaul it in less time than ever.”
He threw the repeater to his shoulder and sighted it long and carefully.
It was a pretty shot that he intended making, for not only must he take into consideration the motion of his own auto, but of the Red Spider as well.
Suddenly he pulled the trigger.
A loud report volleyed out, and instantly the Spider began to wobble.
The speed of the gasoline machine was reduced at least one-half.
“By thunder!” exulted Patsy; “he’s punctured one of the rear tires!”
CHAPTER XXV.
PATSY’S CAPTURE.
“We’ll be on them in a minute,” said Nick. “Got an extra pair of handcuffs, Patsy?”
“Sure!” and Patsy dove into his pocket and brought out a pair of bracelets.