"I don't think your folks treated the Bartletts just right," went on our hero, resolved to stand up for his friends.
"We treated 'em better than they deserved. If I had been my father I should have kicked old man Bartlett out."
"Your father wouldn't have dared, Bob Bangs. But I am not going to quarrel with you. What brings you to this place?"
"That's my business."
"You needn't tell me if you don't wish to."
"I am here to get a new horse. I am going to ride horseback after this," went on the rich boy, boastfully. "It's a horse that costs four hundred dollars, too."
"Then you are in luck," was all Randy answered, and walked away, leaving the rich youth gazing after him doubtfully.
CHAPTER XIV
BOB BANGS AND HIS HORSE