“And so,” she continued, “if you’re not using Saunders — ”

Dick nodded acquiescence.

“I’m using Callahan this afternoon,” he explained, on the instant planning his own time now that Paula was out of the question. “I never can make out, Paul, why you prefer Saunders. Callahan is the better driver, and of course the safest.”

“Perhaps that’s why,” she said with a smile. “Safety first means slowest most.”

“Just the same I’d back Callahan against Saunders on a speed-track,” Dick championed.

“Where are you bound?” she asked.

“Oh, to show Colonel Stoddard my one-man and no-horse farm —