CHAPTER XXV 

THE BEGINNING OF THE GRAND HUNT 

Dave's announcement produced a little sensation, and for the moment his chums stared at him in astonishment. 

"Come to think of it, that man does look like the little newsboy," said Roger, slowly. "Do you suppose they can be related?" 

"I'd hate to think that Charley Gamp was related to such a fellow," said Phil. "Snogger isn't a nice sort to have anything to do with." 

"Mr. Endicott said he didn't use to be so bad," answered Dave. "It is only lately--since he went to work for Mr. Merwell--that he has grown dissolute." 

"Maybe he is sorry that he left the Endicott place," said the senator's son. "I'll wager he has no such nice times at the Triple X Ranch as he had at the Star." 

"Not if all the cowboys are like those who came to our entertainment," said Phil. "But, Dave, if you think he's related to Charley Gamp, why not speak to him about it?" 

"You may get into trouble if you do," interposed Roger, hastily. "Some of these Western characters don't like to have their past raked up." 

"But Charley Gamp wants to find his relatives," went on the shipowner's son. 

"I'll bring it around--when I get the chance," said Dave. "But I can't do it now," he added. "He's gone." And Dave was right. Hank Snogger had leaped on his horse, and was off, on a trail that led up the river instead of across it. 

"What are you boys confabbing about?" cried Belle, coming up, with a box of candy in her hand.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is this chapter called?
2. What is the title of this chapter?
3. 
Q2:
1. Who announced something in the beginning?
2. Which person made and announcement in the beginning?
3. 
Q3:
1. Who disagreed with Dave?
2. Who strongly disapproved with Dave?
3. 
Q4:
1. Did Roger speak with speed?
2. Did Roger talk fast?
3. 
Q5:
1. What is thought of Western characters?
2. What is assumed of Western characters?
3. 
Q6:
1. What are the consequences of bringing up the past?
2. Why isn’t it good to bring up the past?
3. 
Q7:
1. Which person feels sorry they moved from Endicott?
2. What is the name of the person who feel sorry to have moved from Endicott?
3. 
Q8:
1. Does Snogger have family members in the story?
2. Is Snogger related to anyone in the story?
3. 
Q9:
1. What is Snogger’s relative called?
2. What is Snogger’s relative name?
3. 
Q10:
1. Has the troubled child always behaved in such a way?
2. Has the troubled child always conducted himself that way?
3. 
Q11:
1. When did Snogger’s bad behavior begin?
2. When did Snogger’s bad  behavior start?
3. 
Q12:
1. Where is it assumed Snogger got into this bad habit?
2. Where is it thought Snogger picked up a bad habit?
3. 
