The other car had now come about and approached Hal's machine.
McKenzie and Stubbs both had been watching the proceedings ahead with
strained eyes. Now they were ready for Hal's words:
"Guns ready back there. We'll pass if they let us alone."
The cars came closer together. Suddenly Hal was struck with a thought
that sent a chill down his spine. Suppose Chester was in that car!
Maybe the pursuit he had witnessed was the pursuit of Chester.
The cars were almost together now. Instead of turning off to the right
to allow the other to pass, as it seemed to have every intention of
doing, Hal only swerved slightly. Then, before the other car could
pass, he brought his own machine to a stop and sprang to the ground,
revolver in hand. McKenzie was close behind him.
Only Stubbs remained in the automobile, and he, too, held a revolver
ready for instant action.
A voice from the strange car hailed Hal.
"Why do you stop us like this?" it demanded.
"Want to see who you are," was the lad's reply. "A spy has escaped
from Berlin, and I have orders to search all vehicles.
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