The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson; Or, Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow

In a sun‑scorched stretch of the Hudson Valley, two spirited sisters, Barbara and Mollie, juggle chores, beauty rituals, and a love of early automobiles while the countryside wilts under an oppressive drought. Their banter about cold‑cream, aprons and the perils of motoring sets a lively tone, hinting at a world where modern machines clash with traditional expectations.

When a dusty carriage finally rolls up the lane, it brings the ever‑charitable Ruth along with her family, turning a quiet afternoon into a burst of laughter and camaraderie. As the girls greet their visitor, a strange, smoky haze rolls over the fields, suggesting that nature itself may soon demand their daring ingenuity. With their custom‑made motoring coats and a shared sense of adventure, these friends stand on the brink of a fresh challenge—one that may involve battling the very fire that threatens their sleepy hamlet.