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peppery disposition, and he hallooed out, " Who fired 

 that shot ? " 



" I did," exclaimed a voice. 



" Where are you ? " 



" Here." 



" I can't see you, so hold up your hand." 



The moment the hand was raised my friend let drive, 

 and a proper uproar ensued. 



" What do you mean by firing at my hand in that 

 manner ? " cried out the other. 



" I have only returned the compliment ; you sent your 

 shot into my face, and I conclude I have sent one or two 

 of mine into your hand, just to see how you liked them." 



