He did not call it stealing; but that was what it amounted to.

Thorpe's shot in the air hit full.
"I think we can arrange a basis of settlement," he said finally.

"Be here to-morrow morning at ten with Radway." "Very well," said Thorpe.
"By the way," remarked Daly, "I don't believe I know your name ?" "Thorpe," was the reply.
"Well, Mr.Thorpe," said the lumberman with cold anger, "if at any time there is anything within my power or influence that you want--I'll see that you don't get it.".