Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 198
hreemiles, Norris. You might—er—see what sortof a record you can make! Barry scraml)led back to the road, mounted,and was off. How he wished then for TodsPurple Comet! But there was no thought now strove not to think of the speed of his flight.He was frightened; there was no questionabout that; but… … of holding Plury back. He pedaled hard for aminute and then swung his feet clear. Thegrade did the rest. Barry silently prayed thatthe bicycle would hold together and that theold worn tires would stand the test. Fasterand faster sped the wheel. Trees and fencesand rocks flew past like things in a…
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