The right kind of a girl wouldn't be seen pushing herself in among a lot of boys that don't want her." Without another word, the President of the Crooked Creek Telegraph Company arose and offered battle to George Purvis.

The contest was a severe one, for Purvis was a tall fellow, but Harry was as tough as the sole of your boot, and he finally laid his antagonist on the flat of his back in the road.
George arose, put on his hat, dusted off his clothes, and resigned his position in the Board..