"But, Dave, if you think he's related to Charley Gamp, why not speak to him about it ?" "You may get into trouble if you do," interposed Roger, hastily.

"Some of these Western characters don't like to have their past raked up." "But Charley Gamp wants to find his relatives," went on the shipowner's son.
"I'll bring it around--when I get the chance," said Dave.

"But I can't do it now," he added.

"He's gone." And Dave was right.

Hank Snogger had leaped on his horse, and was off, on a trail that led up the river instead of across it.
"What are you boys confabbing about ?" cried Belle, coming up, with a box of candy in her hand.
"We were just wondering where we'd get some candy," answered Dave, innocently.