"Suppose I look. Four eyes are better than two."
"No, thank you, Sally," answered her brother, hastily. "I am particular about not having my papers disturbed."
Aaron Wolverton would have gained some valuable information touching the missing paper if he could have transferred himself at that moment to Burton's Ranch.
Bob and Clip were out in the yard when Sam Wolverton made his appearance, breathless and excited.
"What's the matter, Sam?" asked Bob, wondering.
"Let me catch my breath," gasped Sam. "I—I've got some good news."
"Then you are welcome. Has your uncle got married?"
"No; nor aunt Sally either," replied Sam. "What do you say to that?" and he drew from his vest pocket a long strip of paper.
"What's that?" asked Bob, eagerly.
"It's the receipt", answered Sam.