"A rich lady and her daughter."
"You are talking in riddles, Ralph Nelson," cried Percy, more than half angry at Ralph's short replies.
"Well, then, since you are so curious, let me tell you that the watch, chain, and charm were presented to me by Miss Julia Carrington and her mother. Now are you satisfied?"
The shot told. Percy colored to the roots of his reddish hair, and drew down the corners of his mouth.
"Do you mean to tell me that Julia Carrington really gave you that as a present?" he ejaculated.
"Yes."
"Because you stopped their team for them?"
"Yes. They were very thankful to me for what they called my bravery."
"Humph! Anybody could have done as much. That team wasn't much to stop."
"It's a pity you didn't stop them then. You were in the carriage, I understand."