The Scarlet Car

In this humorous romance, Billy Winthrop plans to drive his friends, including the engaged Beatrice Forbes, to the Harvard-Yale football game in his scarlet car. The journey is beset by breakdowns, traffic stops, and the interference of Beatrice's jealous fiancé, Ernest Peabody. As the trip unfolds, Winthrop's feelings for Beatrice become impossible to hide, leading to a declaration of love and a daring escape from the authorities. The story captures the thrill of early automobile travel and the complications of romance, with a blend of wit and adventure that defines this classic tale of love and motorcars.

A public-domain text edition with newly prepared typography and a typographic cover. Original printed illustrations are not reproduced.