He stopped on the way to speak to the pointer and give him a friendly pat, and that was another thing that surprised his brother.

Dan would have acted more like himself if he had given the animal a kick.
"He's up to something," thought David.

"He wouldn't act that way if he wasn't.

I shouldn't wonder if he wants part of that money I am going to get from Don Gordon, but he needn't waste his breath in asking for it.

Every cent of it goes into mother's hands." "Halloo, Davy!" said Dan, cheerfully.