The Motor Boys Overland

There was a whizz of rubber-tired wheels, a cloud of dust and the frightened yelping of a dog as a big, red touring automobile shot down the road.
"You nearly ran over him, Chunky!" exclaimed Jerry Hopkins, to the stout youth at his side.
"That's what you did, Bob Baker!" chimed in Ned Slade, leaning over from the rear seat of the auto. "I thought you said you were an expert."
"I didn't come within five feet of the pup," answered Bob Baker, giving the steering wheel a twist to avoid a chick...