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THE YOUNG AUCTIONEER.
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folks had been swindled, but he changed his mind. "How long do you expect to remain here?"
"Oh, a week or so. You might as well pack up and leave."
"I guess we will venture to remain, at least a day or two longer," said Matt. "Perhaps we'll be able to do a little in spite of you."
At that moment a large wagon began to back up to the curb. The seat was occupied by two men, and Matt at once recognized them as the fellows he had caught hanging around the previous day. They were the rival auctioneers, who had been watching to learn how Matt and Andy conducted their business.
