CHAPTER XXVI 

NEWS OF RUTH 

"I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town. 

"I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin. 

"Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly. 

"I did it on the spur of the moment, Son. I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover. "It was too great an insult to pass unnoticed." 

"And to think he didn't have the nerve to fight back!" added Fred. "I didn't imagine he was such a coward." 

"Well, I was surprised at that myself," answered his uncle, with something of a smile. "But now listen to me, boys," he added seriously. "Don't think because I flew into Davenport that that is the right thing to do under all circumstances. He simply got me going before I knew it. Ordinarily fighting doesn't pay, and I want you to know it." 

"But, Uncle Dick, that wasn't a fight--that was only a good spanking," said Andy, and at this all the others had to snicker. 

"I reckon Davenport knew he was in the wrong when he made that dirty remark," came from Nick Ogilvie. "Why, in these parts many a man would have shot him down for those words. I don't wonder your father flew into him. He should have been licked until he was a fit subject for the hospital."  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Are there any twins in the story?
2. Does the story have twins?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that didn't fight back?
2. Which person didn't fight back in the story?
3. 
Q3:
1. What is the name of the uncle in the story?
2. What is the uncle in the story called?
3. 
Q4:
1. Where did everybody head after getting aboard the automobile?
2. Where did the party head aboard the automobile?
3. 
Q5:
1. What means of transport was used to get back to town?
2. What vehicle did the party use in order to get back to town?
3. 
Q6:
1. What is the name of Dick's son?
2. What is the name of the son that admired his dad for hitting Davenport?
3. 
Q7:
1. Were all of the boys in the story Dick's sons?
2. Is Dick the father of all of the boys in the story?
3. 
Q8:
1. What is the name of the person that called Davenport a coward?
2. Davenport was referred to as a coward by which person?
3. 
Q9:
1. Did Dick plan on having a fight with Davenport?
2. Was the fight between Davenport and Dick planned?
3. 
Q10:
1. What was the name of Dick's nephew?
2. What was Dick's nephew called?
3. 
Q11:
1. What is the name of the person that was present at the fight other than Fred, Andy, Dick, Davenport and Jack?
2. Which other person is mentioned in the story other than Fred, Andy, Dick, Davenport and Jack?
3. 
Q12:
1. Who was Nick Ogilvie in the story?
2. What is Nick Ogilvie known for in the story?
3. 
Q13:
1. Did Nick Ogilvie agree with Dick that Davenport knew he was in the wrong?
2. Did Nick Ogilvie have the same opinion as Dick regarding whether Davenport knew he was in the wrong?
3. 
