“Don’t know you.”
“My name is Merriwell. I’m in advance of the ‘Empire Theater Comedy Company.’”
“Oh! Then you’re the fellow that stopped Sam Henson’s horse?”
“Yes.”
“I’ve heard all about that. You look all right.”
“I hope so.”
“And you pasted up the other show chap?”
“Well, we had a little trouble, and I believe he did get covered with paste.”
“I like your appearance,” said the hostler. “I reckon you’re all right. Where’ll you leave Jack?”
“At the station at Kilmerville.”