One thing was explained, however, or, rather, two things; why they didn't find the trolley line and why they didn't succeed in reaching the road again.

The trolley line, the chauffeur explained, was more than a mile distant, and the road ahead of them turned widely to the left just beyond.

They had, consequently, roamed over a stretch of country at least two miles broad between dirt road and railroad.

When they went on, which they did very slowly, all hands peered intently along the right side of the highway.

They had proceeded possibly three-quarters of a mile when one of the officers called out and the car stopped.
"I think I saw it," he said.