The car bumped and jolted, and seemed to cry aloud for mercy.

But Monck did not spare, and Stella crouched beside him, too full of wonder to be afraid.
They emerged from the jungle at length and ran along an open road between wide fields of rice or cotton.

Their course became easier, and Stella realized that they were nearing the end of their journey.

They were approaching the native portion of Kurrumpore.
She turned to the silent man beside her.

"Is Tommy expecting me ?" she asked.
He did not answer her immediately; then, "He was practically unconscious when I left," he said.
He put on speed with the words.