Daisy and Maud were inseparable chums. They agreed on everything--from admiration for Jack Kimball and Walter Pennington, to dislike for Cecilia Thayer, and something akin to jealousy for the Robinson girls. Cora was beyond criticism--they simply "regarded her." "And," spoke Daisy, as they turned into the green, "I do believe that the boys played that trick on Paul. I thought when they hurried so to get away that they were up to something." "Queer joke," commented Maud. "Didn't you think those strange men acted suspiciously?" asked Daisy. "How could they do otherwise when Cecilia acted as she did? I never saw a girl so forward." "I suppose she will have some boys tagging after us on our tour, if her car is fixable," went on Daisy in sarcastic tones. "Likely she will find some excuse for stopping at hotels, and such places. Mother insisted I should not go to any public eating place unless we have some older person along. But Cecilia--she is old or young, just as it suits her." "There's Bess and Belle!" exclaimed Maud, as the Robinson twins' runabout swerved into the avenue. "And there are Jack--and Cecilia!" Daisy fairly gasped the words. At that instant the two last named persons, in Jack's little car, came up to the turn. Cecilia looked almost pretty--even her critics admitted that, secretly. Of course, Jack was always handsome. "I wonder how Bess feels," remarked Daisy with scornfully curled lip. "She thinks a lot of Jack," replied Maud, as both bowed to the occupants of the runabout. "Where do you suppose they are going?" went on Daisy. "Oh, probably to see about having the old car fixed up. Of course, when she got Jack to fetch it she will manage to have him attend to the rest." Bess and Belle were now abreast of the girls on the sidewalk. The twins bowed pleasantly, while the others nodded in return. "I wish mother had not gone to town this morning," said Daisy. "I would just like to see where they are all going." "Your mother took the car?" "Yes; and she won't be home until evening. Well, I declare if there isn't Cora and--" "Walter Pennington," finished Maud. "She is almost as changeable as her brother." "Isn't it too mean that we have to walk," complained Daisy. "I have a mind to go over to the garage and ask for a car. Father often gets one." "Oh, yes. Doctors are always having breakdowns. Do you suppose you could get one?" "Well, I am going to try, at any rate," and Daisy Bennet quickened her pace, while Maud Morris hurried along with her companion. It was but a few minutes' walk to the garage, and when the girls reached the entrance they were surprised to find the three automobiles, Jack's, Cora's and the twins' pulled up outside. "Oh, I can't go in now," demurred Daisy. "We will have to wait until they go. Funny they should be taking a morning run, without asking us along."