Ralph looked with a mischievous expression at his friend.
"But I say," he observed, "how would a horse come in there? Do you want to run a-tilt against Sir Verty, eh? That is characteristic of you, Jinks!"
"No," says Mr. Jinks, "I have other designs."
"What are they?"
"You are reliable!"
"Reliable! I should say I was! Come, make me your confidant."
Mr. Jinks complies with this request, and details his plans against Verty and Redbud's happiness. He would ride to Apple Orchard, and win his rival's sweetheart's affections; then laugh "triumphantly with glee." That is Mr. Jinks' idea.
Ralph thinks it not feasible, and suggests a total abandonment of revengeful feelings toward Verty.
"Suppose I sent him a cartel, then," says Mr. Jinks, after a pause.
"A cartel?"