“And how about you?” Teddy laughed, looking down at Roy. “The same thing goes for you! You wait, and we’ll bring our cups over together. Hold this bronc a second.” He dismounted, and another puncher took the horse away. Those in the Manley box were watching with eager eyes. “I believe,” Professor Sullivan said slowly, “that riding like this has its place among the arts. When I return to my college I shall suggest that they add a Chair of Horsemanship to their curriculum. My dear Mr. Manley, let me congratulate you. I shall leave it to our two friends--” he smiled at Nell and Curly, who sat entranced, hands tightly clasped--“to congratulate our boys. That was wonderful riding.” “If I’m not mistaken,” Mr. Manley chuckled, “that gets Teddy a first prize. And Roy won the Pony Express contest. Not bad, hey, Barbara?” He turned to Mrs. Manley. “What do you think of these boys of mine? They save my cattle for me, get the sheriff after the rustlers, get ’em captured an’ put in jail, then come back an’ win two first prizes! Well, mother, what about it? How about those two boys of mine?” Mrs. Manley looked at her husband and smiled. Then she saw coming toward them Roy and Teddy, each one carrying a silver cup. They strode along, heads held high, the light of conquest shining in their eyes. Two horses stood awaiting them--Star and Flash. They mounted, and rode over to the Manley box. As they approached they held the cups out and grinned. “Yes, Bardwell,” Mrs. Manley said softly, “they’re fine boys, those sons of yours. But you musn’t forget--” she smiled again--“I’m not to be left out of this! They’re mine, too!” THE END WESTERN STORIES FOR BOYS By JAMES CODY FERRIS Each Volume Complete in Itself. Thrilling tales of the great west, told primarily for boys but which will be read by all who love mystery, rapid action, and adventures in the great open spaces. The cowboys of the X Bar X Ranch are real cowboys, on the job when required, but full of fun and daring--a bunch any reader will be delighted to know. THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH THE X BAR X BOYS IN THUNDER CANYON THE X BAR X BOYS ON WHIRLPOOL RIVER THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL THE X BAR X BOYS AT THE ROUND-UP THE X BAR X BOYS AT NUGGET CAMP THE X BAR X BOYS AT RUSTLER’S GAP THE X BAR X BOYS AT GRIZZLY PASS THE X BAR X BOYS LOST IN THE ROCKIES THE X BAR X BOYS RIDING FOR LIFE THE X BAR X BOYS IN SMOKY VALLEY THE X BAR X BOYS AT COPPERHEAD GULCH THE X BAR X BOYS BRANDING THE WILD HERD THE X BAR X BOYS AT THE STRANGE RODEO THE X BAR X BOYS WITH THE SECRET RANGERS THE X BAR X BOYS HUNTING THE PRIZE MUSTANGS _On the Trail of Clues and Criminals_ Illustrated. Every Volume Complete in Itself.