"You are wandering from the issue," said Frank. "I presume you will be ready to proceed to the scene of the duel in a few moments?"
"Ready any time."
"All right. Choose your second."
"Whut do you mean by that?"
"You have to have somebody to look out for you and see that you have fair play."
"By chaowder! Ephraim Gallup kin look aout for hisself, an' don't you fergit it!"
"But it is absolutely necessary that you have a second."
"I'll act for Mr. Gallup," said Sammy Smiles. "He may depend on me to stand behind him as long as he stands in front of me."
"You'll do well ez anyboddy."
"All right, Mr. Smiles," said Frank, with a wink at Sammy. "Come aside, and we will make all arrangements."