"No use of taking chances when we have plenty of time." Scarcely had he uttered the words when there came a cry from the acrobatic youth.

His wheel commenced to wobble and twist.

Over into some bushes he shot, to fall with a crash in their midst.
"Hello, what's the matter with you ?" sang out Pepper, and leaped quickly to the road, an example followed by Jack.
"Bicycle has gone to pieces, I guess," spluttered Andy, as he essayed to scramble out of the bushes.
"Are you hurt ?" demanded Jack, anxiously.
"Only a few scratches, Jack.

Say, that was a narrow escape, wasn't it ?" "Thought you said your wheel was in good condition," came from Pepper.
"So it was when I looked at it this morning." "What's wrong now ?" "The handle-bars are loose for one thing.

I don't know what else is wrong until I look it over." The machine was brought forth from the bushes.