I don't think that there's any danger, though, of the habit getting the grip on me that it had on him," he reflected with a whimsical grin.

"It was our book friend who first called Uncle Will the Dean." "The title certainly fits him well," remarked Patches.

"I don't wonder that it stuck.

I suppose you received yours for your riding ?" "Mine ?" "'Wild Horse Phil,' I mean," smiled the other.
Phil laughed.

"Haven't you heard that yarn yet?
I reckon I may as well tell you.