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194 a mere speck in the distance. He had not gotten their number, so could do nothing.

They were just entering Boston proper when a loud report came from one of the rear tires. The car swerved to one side, and Spud had all he could do to keep it from going into a hitching post. Then he shut off the power.

"A blow-out!" announced Tom, as he leaped to the ground.

"That ends running for the present," said Sam.

"So it does," agreed Spud, mournfully.