"I declare, the more I think of it, the more nervous it makes me!" "Don't you worry, Laura, or you either, Jessie," answered Dave.

"We'll take care of Link Merwell.

If he tries any of his games, he'll get the worst of it--just as he got the worst of it at Oak Hall." But though Dave spoke thus bravely, he was much disturbed himself.

He could read human nature pretty closely, and that look in Merwell's face had showed him that the fellow meant to do harm at the first opportunity that was afforded..