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74 bunch of the Silver outfit boys will be on hand. Some of 'em are real nice boys"

"And that reminds me," said Ruth, advancing the package of candy. "One of the gentlemen working for Mr. Hicks asked me to hand you this, Miss Dickson. He was very particular that you should get it safely." She put the candy into the red-haired girl's hands. "And we certainly will be over—all of us—Saturday evening."

Before Sally could refuse Ike's present, or comment upon it at all, Ruth rode away from the schoolhouse.