It was almost dark by the time they reached the vicinity of the "sand
stretch" referred to in the note found by "Johnny Two-Times." This
stretch was a sand bed of several acres in extent, between which and
High Peak was a large stone quarry. The road ran between the "sand
stretch," which, of course, was now frozen and covered with snow, and
the quarry. The approach to this was sheltered, fortunately for the
concealment of the boy rescuers, by a growth of timber extending down
the mountain slope to the road.
Ernie called a halt about two hundred yards from the point in the
road which appeared the most favorable place for an ambush.
"Let's leave the road and make our way through the trees," he
suggested.
"There comes the automobile!" exclaimed Paul, excitedly, pointing down
the highway to the southwest.
Yes, a machine was approaching, about two miles away. The long stream
of light from the electric lamps could be seen, almost hitting the
sky, as the auto began to climb a steep hill. Evidently it had just
turned into this highway from another thoroughfare leading direct from
the city.
"Come on! We must hurry," said Ernie, dashing into the timber.
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