condition, and immediately there ensued a soft shuffling. Suddenly the building shook and dusted itself and Sammy arose and stepped back, smiling at his victim. "Thanks," he remarked. "Good money was spent on part of my education—boxin' bein' th' other half. Now, for five more, where can't I hit you?"
"Behind th' bar," grinned the other; "I got deadly weapons there. Look here!" he exclaimed hurriedly as a great idea struck him. "Everybody 'round here will back their wrastlin' reckless; le 's team up an' make some easy money. I 'll make th' bets an' you win 'em. Split even. What say?"
"Later on, mebby. What'd you say that Bar-U foreman's name was?"
The bartender's reply was supplemented by a pious suggestion. "An' if you wrastles him, bust his cussed neck!"
"Why this friendship?" queried Sammy, laughing.
"Oh, just for general principles."
Sammy bought cigars, left some lozenges and
