"Nearer six," corrected Clint. "We walked four miles, I guess, before we found that sign-post."
The Chief questioned particularly regarding the automobile and its driver, finally taking up the telephone and inquiring of the two local garages if such a car had been brought in for repairs. Both garages replied that they hadn't seen the car and the Chief looked back at Amy speculatively.
"He must have gone back and found that nut," said Amy, "and repaired it himself."
"Maybe," said the Chief. "Who did you say the fellow drove the auto for?"
"I didn't say. I've forgotten the name. Some liveryman in Thacher."
"And he was coming here to get the hotel proprietor, eh?"
"That's what he said."
"And you didn't see him again?"
"No, sir, not unless--"
"Unless what?"