"You needn't go any further, for I can tell you all about that scalawag.
If you had asked Mr. Mabie, he'd have told you my name was Ted Brady,"
was the astonishing reply.




CHAPTER XX

"WE MUST CUT AND RUN FOR IT!"


It was surprising to see the effect of the cowboy's announcement.

Frank was in some measure prepared for it. He had entertained a sudden
suspicion as he noticed the emotion of the other. But his chums seemed
almost thunderstruck.

"Tell me about that, will you!" said Jerry, feebly waving his hands.

"Did you ever hear of such luck?" ejaculated Will.

"Beats a story all hollow. Here's the prodigal son found at last, eating
his dinner with the--" began Bluff, when Jerry pounced on him.

"Don't you dare finish that, on your life! Of course, you can call
yourself swine, if you please, but I object. But is it really true,
Reddy? Are you Hank's long lost brother?" he asked, turning to the
other.