CHAPTER XI
A TRACE OF THE GIRL
"When are you coming back for us?"
"Why don't you take us with you? You may need us to help put on a tire."
"They'll send for us in a day or so!"
Thus called Will, Frank and Allen, who had assembled at Mollie's house to watch their girl friends start on the auto tour.
"If we need you we'll send for you," promised Mollie, as she let slip the clutch pedal. "But I don't believe we shall."
"What—need us—or send for us?" asked Allen, with a laugh. "That is an ambiguous statement."
"I'm not on the witness stand!" retorted Mollie to the young law student.
"Now do be careful; won't you, girls?" pleaded Cousin Jane, a trifle nervously, as the car gathered speed.
"Oh, we're always careful," said Mollie. "Don't fuss, Cousin Jane, or you won't have a
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