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DAVE PORTER AND HIS RIVALS
Dave, and his face took on a stern look. He turned to his chums. "How about it?"
"I'll fight them before I turn back! " answered Roger.
"So will I," added Phil. "I don't believe they have any more right to this road than we have."
"Oh, you mustn't fight," cried Laura.
"Do you want to let that crowd crow over us, Laura? " asked Dave, flatly.
"No, no, Dave! But—but" And then Laura stopped short, not knowing what to say. She did not wish to see an encounter, nor did she wish her brother and his chums to give in to those who were so unjustly opposing them.
