The Motor Boys in the Army; Or, Ned, Bob and Jerry as Volunteers
The Motor Boys in the Army; Or, Ned, Bob and Jerry as Volunteers
By Clarence Young (The Motor Boys #19)
2 Apr, 2020
Down the hill thundered the fire engine, the man on the back step keeping the whistle going. Behind the steamer came the powerful automobile containing Ned, Bob and Jerry, and after them came a crowd of men and boys, while a car or two, not having th
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Down the hill thundered the fire engine, the man on the back step keeping the whistle going. Behind the steamer came the powerful automobile containing Ned, Bob and Jerry, and after them came a crowd of men and boys, while a car or two, not having the speed advantage of the motor boys’ vehicle, trailed after.
“If they make the turn into Water street, a block above the river, they’ll be safe,” said Ned to his tall chum beside him in the seat. “The hill isn’t so steep there. But if they keep on down past Water street——”
“It’s into the water for them!” grimly finished Jerry Hopkins. “We’ll try to stop them before they get there.” Less