The boys, however, were so busy with their own troubles that they ignored the anger of the driver before them. Instantly leaping from their seats they began their investigations.
Only a brief time, however, was required to disclose the cause of the trouble. “A blowout,” said George disgustedly. “It’s torn that tube all into shreds.”
“You blew it up too tight,” suggested Grant.
“Thank you,” said George as he took off his coat, “you’re so well informed about these matters that I think I’ll let you help me put a new tire on.”
CHAPTER XVI—ANOTHER LOSS
The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed. Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration. The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys. There were several remarks made which happily were soon forgotten or ignored.