death, so run
for a record."

Patterson was off before the last words were out of Upton's mouth.
Upton, with the other two boys at his heels, at once started for the
scene of the accident, running at top speed. Half-way to his goal
Patterson caught sight of a mounted policeman, hailed him with a shrill
yell, and brought him at a gallop. Briefly he told his story, and the
officer was away to put in a call for an ambulance and get help.

Meanwhile the boys at the wreck had been working with might and main.
Pat's great strength had stood them in good stead, and they had managed
to raise the car sufficiently to free the victim and draw him out. The
cushions and robes were pulled out of the wreck and on these the still
unconscious woman and the man were laid. By the time Upton and his
comrades, panting for breath, reached the scene both victims had been
made as comfortable as possible. The first aid kits had been opened and
temporary bandages were being applied where most needed. In this work
the newcomers at once took a hand.

Seeing that his assistance was not needed Sparrer had busied himself
elsewhere. He went along the road for some little distance in each
direction, studying the ground carefully. The top surface of the ground
had softened a little in the sun and in places the wheel marks were
visible. This was especially true of the wrecked car, as this had been
fitted with chains. It was comparatively easy to trace the course of
this car, and Sparrer was soon satisfied in regard to it. On the wheel
marks of the other car he spent more time, and he had just completed his
examination as two mounted police dashed up. Swinging down from their
horses they made hasty examination of the victims.

"Good work, boys," said one of them. "You've done all that can be done,
so far as I can see, until the ambulance gets here. Now then, which of
you is the leader?"

Upton stepped forward. "Tell us what you know about the accident,"
commanded the officer.

"I know nothing about it," replied Upton curtly. "Everything was
practically as you see it now when I reached here. Pat, did any of your
party see the thing happen?"

Pat shook his head. "None of us saw it, but two of us were right handy
when it happened, and were on the spot in less than two minutes," said
he, addressing the policemen. "We heard the crash and saw a car which
seemed to be trying to get away, and then we saw this car overturned.
When we got here the young wo