CHAPTER IX

DAVE MEETS LEN


Dave looked curiously at the man he had rescued. From him he glanced
toward the figure of the young bullying cowboy whom he suspected of having
been instrumental in causing the stampede.

"Do you know Len Molick?" asked Dave slowly, as he guided his horse along
the trail.

"No, but I want to know him," was the answer. "I have a letter to him, and
I understand that he is one of the influential cattle raisers in this
vicinity."

Dave breathed easier. It was evident a mistake had been made.

"I guess it's Len's father, Mr. Jason Molick you want to meet," Dave said.

"That's right. Jason is the name!" admitted Mr. Bellmore. "I heard you
mention the name Molick and I didn't pay much attention to the first part.
So there are two of them?"

"Yes, Len and his father,"