"The very night before we left. He said the books were locked up, but he'd remember."
"Sure he was the recorder?"
"Of course he was. He'd just been elected. He's the 'Root Hog or Die' professor. I know him and so does Harry."
"That's the man!" exclaimed Harry. "I'll go and get him." And away sped Harry.
"Furthermore and besides and notwithstanding, we've regularly bought this hyar property, and thar's the witness to the transaction," continued the giant, pointing to George. "We paid the price and it's been accepted, and when money has changed hands, that settles things."
Attracted by the dispute, other gulch people had begun to gather.
"That's right," pronounced two or three.
Terry felt his heart sink. Had he made a botch of the matter, with his hurry? George also was frightened, for he had paled.
"What property do you think you've bought, then?" demanded Sol.
"Everything: cabin and sluice and all. And you can't touch 'em."