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The Shepherd of the Hills

CHAPTER XXVII
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Again Sammy felt her blood tingle at the feat of strength.
Next holding Ollie with one huge hand at the back of his neck, Wash said, "See that feller in th' wagon there?
He's a mighty fine gentleman; friend o' mine.

Make a bow t' him." As he finished, with his free hand he struck the young man a sharp blow in the stomach, with the result that Stewart did make a bow, very low, but rather too suddenly to be graceful.
The fellow in the wagon jumped up and bowed again and again; "Howdy, Mr.City Man; howdy.

Mighty proud t' meet up with you; mighty proud, you bet!" The giant whirled his captive toward the mill.

"See that feller yonder?
I'm goin' t' lick him some day.

Make a face at him." Catching Ollie by the nose and chin, he tried to force his bidding, while the man in the wagon made the valley ring with his laughter.


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