"This Mrs. Carhart must be a new-comer in Gridley," reflected
Dick, as he hastened along. "I hope she'll buy a lot of books
of us at as good prices."
He came now to the corner of the Wells estate, the grounds of
which were some eighty acres in extent. He passed the corner
and ran along toward two great elms that grew just inside the
trim wall.
Just as he reached these elms two figures started up from behind
the wall beyond. The same two figures leaped over the wall,
confronting the Grammar School boy.
"Howdy, Prescott," called Bert Dodge, with a mocking grin.
"We were just saying that we'd rather see you than any one else
on earth," leered Fred Ripley, as he stepped in the Grammar School
boy's path.
"I haven't any time to waste on you two just now," Prescott answered
coldly, trying to step around the pair.
"Then you'll take the time," scoffed Bert, reaching out to seize
Dick by the shoulder.
Fred Ripley aimed an unexpected blow that sent the lad to earth
and the book flying several feet beyond.
Chapter XIX
DAVE DARRIN FLASHES FIRE
"That was just like you---it was so cowardly and low down!" cried
Dick hotly, as he leaped to his feet.
He was now near the package containing the book. Doubtless he
could have snatched up the book and sprinted to safety.
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