How did the road split?
into three forks
Who is at the split?
Dick and Tom
Do they know each other?
yes
How?
They're brothers.
Who is racing?
Dick, Tom, Nellie, and Dora
Whose idea was it?
Dora's
What is Nellie afraid will happen?
the horses will run away
Does that concern Dora?
no
Who has a problem at the start of the race?
Tom
What's wrong?
A buckle broke
on what
Tom's saddle
Does it get fixed?
yes
How long did that take?
some time
Who had waited on him?
Dick
Where were their opponents when it was fixed?
they disappeared
Which road do they take?
unknown
What do they hope will happen?
the girls will turn back
How does Tom feel about losing the girls?
it's a nuisance
What does Dora like to do/
ride horses
How does she know Nellie?
they're cousins