I hear that fellow Horton went away last week." "Yes, he went away, Jim.

But why his being there should have kept you from going up is beyond me." "I don't like the fellow, Mr.Wilks.He may mean very well, but I don't like him.

I have been in one row about him with the squire, and I don't want another; but I am quite sure, if I had gone up much while he was there, it would have ended in my trying to punch his head again." "In that case, perhaps," the old soldier said, smiling, "you were wise to stay away, Jim.

I don't like the lad myself.

Still, punching his head would not have been a desirable thing." "I am glad you don't like him," James said, warmly.