“I’ll try to lose them, miss.”

“Take a longer route,” Fred suggested.

“Why would he do that?”

“They might give up.”

“I know a shortcut,” the driver offered.

“Is it shorter or longer?” Fred asked.

“Shorter.”

“I don’t think so,” Fred said firmly. “It would be too easy for them to follow.”

The driver chuckled.

“Okay, Fred Hunt.” He nodded in the mirror. “We’ll take the longer way.”

“Great! I’ll sign something for you afterward. We can even take ...