"Yes I do. Jed is at this very moment at the doctor's house. What mischief they are concocting I can't tell, but I am sure that I shall have more trouble with the boy."
Squire Dixon was very much disturbed. He was a vain man, and his pride sustained a severe shock when told that the doctor considered him unfit for his position.
"However," resumed the crafty Fogson, "I suppose we shall have to give in to the doctor."
"Give in!" exclaimed the squire, his face turning purple. "Never, Mr. Fogson, never!"
"I hate to give in, I confess, squire, but the doctor is a prominent man, and——"
"Prominent man! I should like to know whether I am not a prominent man also, Mr. Fogson? Moreover, I represent the town, and Dr. Redmond doesn't."
"I am glad you will stand by me, squire. With you on my side, I will not fear."
"I will stand by you, Mr. Fogson."
"I should hate to be triumphed over by a mere boy."
"You shall not be, Mr. Fogson."