To keep the automobile from going down the remainder of the hill too rapidly, they allowed one of the ropes to remain on the rear axle, and to this tied a small fallen tree, that made an excellent drag.
When the level roadway was gained once more they made good time to Carwood, and there called on the blacksmith to repair the broken brake rod.

While waiting they ran into Tom Bender, and the boy was very anxious to know all about the lost aeroplane.
"Say, but you fellows have a cinch!" he said, in admiration.

"You get what you please.

Wish I was in your shoes!" "You'd not want to be in our shoes when that brake rod broke," answered Sam bluntly.

"Eh, Tom ?" "Not much!" replied his brother.
At last they were on the way again.