human
It's a good thing you stopped when you did, Mr. Bobbsey,
gpt
Why so?
human
Because if you had gone on a little farther one of the wheels of your car would have come off, and if you had been going fast, or down-hill, you might have had a bad accident. I found the break when I was putting on the tire, and I came over to ask if you wanted me to fix it.
gpt
Yes, I suppose so. I'll come and have a look. We don't want to go on if there is any danger.
human
There is danger. And it will take half a day to mend the break.
gpt
Half a day! said Mr. Bobbsey, as he followed the man, forgetting for the time all about Bob and Mr. Blipper.
human
That means we'll not get to Meadow Brook to-night. Is there a good hotel in town?
gpt
Yes, a very good one not far from my garage.
human
Well then, in case we have to remain, we can stay at the hotel. But wait until I take a look at the broken wheel.