A VISTOR AT THE RANCH
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"And if you do not like my manner of speech you need not stay here," cried Chet, warmly, his temper rising at the newcomer's aggressive manner.
"Ho! you young savage, don't you speak that way to me," roared Captain Grady. "I didn't come here to deal with a kid."
"I may be young, but I have my rights here, just the same," retorted Chet.
"My brother is right," added Paul. "If you wish to talk business you must do so with both of us."
The captain growled out something under his breath. He was about to speak when he caught sight of Noel Urner.
He started back as though a ghost had confronted him, and the words died on his lips. The young man from New York saw the action, but could not in the least account for it.
