"Hain't goin' off mad, be you ?" "I don't know what to make of you, Dan," replied David.

"A little while ago you gave me to understand that the reason why you wanted to bring the dog back to Don, was because you wanted to make everything square between you and him; and now you say you want to do it because Don has offered a reward for him." "An' I told you the gospel truth both times," exclaimed Dan.

"That thar animile is wuth every cent of fifty dollars; an' if I bring him back, it'll be that much in Don's pocket an' ten dollars in mine.

I kin afford to work fur that, can't I ?" "Very well," said David.

"If you will produce the dog, safe and sound, I'll take him to his master for you, and bring back the reward if he gives it to me." This interview had a perceptible effect upon both the boys.