Jack is out with some friends,
and I was just plain lonesome."
"Put on your new costume," directed Belle. "We want people to look
at us. Isn't it perfectly splendid to have a regular set of cars?"
"Yes. We ought to get up an auto show," agreed Cora as she hastened
off to make ready for her ride.
They selected a quiet road. In spite of the shadows of the trees it
was hot. The swift motion of the cars, however, relieved the
humidity of the atmosphere in a measure.
"Which way?" asked Cora as they came to a turn.
"Down by the river," suggested Bess. "We haven't been out Woodbine
way all summer. Let's go this afternoon."
"All right. I guess I'll let you set the pace," answered Cora as
she held her car back and allowed Bess to take the lead, which the
fair amateur motorist did gracefully and with no little skill.
They attracted some attention as they skimmed along in their new
outfits and their new cars, And with their bright faces showing
their happiness.
Many stopped to look and admire and could not but smile at the
evident pleasure the motor girls were having.
"`Far from the maddening crowd,'" quoted Belle as they swung down
the quiet river road. "But do be careful, Bess," she urged.
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