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RALPH IN THE SWITCH TOWER

the Fairbanks homestead. Ralph invited his companion to stay to supper.

"Say," observed Slavin, as they had proceeded on their way some distance and he took a last backward glance at the dying flames—"say, Ralph Fairbanks, I wonder if it looks to you—that fire I mean—like it does to me?"

"How do you mean, Slavin?" questioned Ralph.

"That some of old Gasper Farrington's chickens are coming home to roost!"