"I did."
"What did he say?"
"He told me to mind my own business."
"What!" For the instant Peter Polk's face took on a pleased look. "So he really told you that?"
"Yes."
"Humph! I reckon you didn't expect such a reception."
To this remark our hero made no reply.
"Is the old man going to investigate?" went on Peter Polk.
"You had better go and ask him."
"You answer my question, Thompson!"