"I must wake up my horses and get on to Gridley.

Young gentlemen, I'm much obliged for the rest that my horses have had, and also for my entertainment.

Dodge, I don't believe you're really worth an ounce of soda crackers, but I realize that you don't feel as bright as usual, so I'm going to help you get the tires on your car." Reaching up, the farmer untied one end of the line on which the tires hung.

Letting the tubes fall at his feet.

The man then drew a card out of his pocket and handed it to Reade.
"That will tell you who I am, if you ever want to find me," suggested the farmer.
"George Simpson," said Tom, reading the card.