The order has been given to that meddlesome fellow, Don." Lester looked first at his companion, then at Bert, who was now almost out of sight, and began to gather up his reins.
"You'd better not do it, unless you want to feel the weight of his brother's arm," said Bob, who seemed to read the thoughts that were passing through Lester's mind.

"I gave him a good going-over, and told him I had a notion to knock him down." "Why didn't you do it ?" exclaimed Lester.

"I'd have backed you against Don or anybody else." "Haw! haw!" laughed Bob.

"I shall want _good_ backing before I willingly raise a row in that quarter, I tell you." "What do you mean by that ?" demanded Lester.
"O, I was just joking, of course.

But what's to be done about this business?
Don got the contract for Dave Evans, and I want to know if we are to be kicked out of the way to make room for him." Lester did not reply at once.