LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS[ "Grandpa!" cried Ralph. "You shall not shoot, I say!" . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece ][ "Mr. Duff," said Gary in his most grating tones, "who gave you the authority to interfere with my designs regarding this insolent youngster?" ][ Ralph's Winchester cracked and the raised arm fell shattered and useless. ][ "Quick, Ralph, pull me through by the arms." ]