see

."

"That's cos ye've got no eyes," remarked Jim Scraggs,

with a sneer, as he stepped forward.

All tongues were now hushed, for the expected

champion was about to fire. The sharp crack of the

rifle was followed by a shout, for Jim had hit the nail-head

on the edge, and part of the bullet stuck to it.

"That wins if there's no better," said the major,

scarce able to conceal his disappointment. "Who comes