As it occupied the exact center of the road she hooted (with great confidence this time), and, when it had swung to the left, she rounded it successfully on the right.

A furniture van looked a terrible obstacle, but she passed it without assistance, and began to wax quite courageous.

Three motor cars in succession tearing along one after another, and sounding ear-splitting electric hooters, left her nerves rather rocky.

When houses and chimneys appeared in sight Miss Beach told her to stop.
"I daren't let a learner drive through a village.

There are always too many children and dogs about the street.