Dick was about to ascend the porch, when he changed his mind and
walked softly to one of the windows.
"If they have a lot of company I won't disturb them on a holiday
like this," he thought, and peeped under one of the curtains.
The sight that met his gaze filled him with astonishment and
indignation. Only two persons were present, Dora and Josiah
Crabtree. Crabtree had the girl by the left wrist, and had one
hand raised as if to strike his prisoner.
CHAPTER XVII
DICK AT THE STANHOPE COTTAGE
"The villain!"
Such were the words which sprang involuntarily to Dick's lips as
he gazed at the scene before him. He was filled with bitter
indignation and could hardly resist the temptation to break in the
window and leap to Dora's assistance.
As he paused, he saw Dora push Crabtree back and leap to the
opposite side of the center table.
"Don't you dare to touch me, Mr. Crabtree!" came loud enough for
Dick to hear quite, plainly.
"I want you to behave yourself, young lady," stormed Josiah
Crabtree.
"I know how to, do that without your advice."
"No, you don't. You have set your mother against me. If it
hadn't been for you, we would be married long ago.
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