B. M. BOWER'S NOVELS

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CHIP OF THE FLYING U. Wherein the love affairs of Chip and Della Whitman are charmingly and humorously told.

THE HAPPY FAMILY. A lively and amusing story, dealing with the adventures of eighteen jovial, big hearted Montana cowboys.

HER PRAIRIE KNIGHT. Describing a gay party of Easterners who exchange a cottage at Newport for a Montana ranch-house.

THE RANGE DWELLERS. Spirited action, a range feud between two families, and a Romeo and Juliet courtship make this a bright, jolly story.

THE LURE OF THE DIM TRAILS. A vivid portrayal of the experience of an Eastern author among the cowboys.

THE LONESOME TRAIL. A little branch of sage brush and the recollection of a pair of large brown eyes upset "Weary" Davidson's plans.

THE LONG SHADOW. A vigorous Western story, sparkling with the free outdoor life of a mountain ranch. It is a fine love story.

GOOD INDIAN. A stirring romance of life on an Idaho ranch.

FLYING U RANCH. Another delightful story about Chip and his pals.

THE FLYING U'S LAST STAND. An amusing account of Chip and the other boys opposing a party of school teachers.

THE UPHILL CLIMB. A story of a mountain ranch and of a man's hard fight on the uphill road to manliness.

THE PHANTOM HERD. The title of a moving-picture staged in New Mexico by the "Flying U" boys.

THE HERITAGE OF THE SIOUX. The "Flying U" boys stage a fake bank robbery for film purposes which precedes a real one for lust of gold.

THE GRINGOS. A story of love and adventure on a ranch in California.

STARR OF THE DESERT. A New Mexico ranch story of mystery and adventure.

THE LOOKOUT MAN. A Northern California story full of action, excitement and love.



Transcriber's Notes:

Table of Contents was not present in original.

Typographical errors in original have been corrected as follows:


Chapter III

"Would you take one, if it were offered to you," asked Grace quickly.

changed to: "Would you take one, if it were offered to you?" asked Grace quickly.

"No one, but an old negro cook, who has been with me for years.

changed to: "No one but an old negro cook, who has been with me for years.

I am going to take the case largely bceause it has interested me,

changed to: I am going to take the case largely because it has interested me,


Chapter IV

Duvall examined this house next door with a great deal of interest

changed to: Duvall examined this house next door with a great deal of interest.

"Nothing, so far. I confess the thing is somewhat of a puzzle.

changed to: "Nothing, so far. I confess the thing is somewhat of a puzzle."


Chapter V

...eyes of the two men were tent curiously upon her,

changed to: ...eyes of the two men were bent curiously upon her,

Why, sir. Is anything wrong?"

changed to: Why, sir? Is anything wrong?"


Chapter VI

Dora will bring me some dinner," she said,

changed to: Nora will bring me some dinner," she said,

She has become a sort of public character."

changed to: She has become a sort of public character.


Chapter VII

Duvall turned to his companion with a juzzled frown.

changed to: Duvall turned to his companion with a puzzled frown.

...but even his head, far below the sill of this window. nor could anyone so support themselves,

changed to: ...but even his head, far below the sill of this window, nor could anyone so support themselves,

...may have to be here some time, I've got a queer case...

changed to: ...may have to be here some time. I've got a queer case...


Chapter VIII

"Nothing, replied Mrs. Morton.

changed to: "Nothing," replied Mrs. Morton.

"This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers:

changed to: "This is where Mr. Moore receives his callers.

...at the Grand to-night, It will be your last

changed to: ...at the Grand to-night, it will be your last.

"Last night I knew it would be needed to-day."

changed to: "Last night. I knew it would be needed to-day."

...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton:"

changed to: ...when the moment arrived, I gave it to the actor who took it to Miss Morton."

...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had had started away from the studio.

changed to: ...Duvall asked Ruth, after they had started away from the studio.


Chapter IX

With a polite bow he passed no.

changed to: With a polite bow he passed on.

...mysterious reference to "Ruth Morton's affairs" mean.

changed to: ...mysterious reference to "Ruth Morton's affairs" mean?


Chapter X

Duval, after having satisfied himself that...

changed to: Duvall, after having satisfied himself that...

The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of the audience

changed to: The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of the audience.

...the water about with the end of a leadpencil until the tablet...

changed to: ...the water about with the end of a lead pencil until the tablet...


Chapter XI

...sent him into the drag store in order that she...

changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...

...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half.

changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."

...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said. I will put them down on a sheet of paper."

changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said. "I will put them down on a sheet of paper."

It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...

changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...

...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective.

changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.

...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain...

changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...

Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford."

changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."


Chapter XII

The thing is utterly incomprehensible."

changed to: The thing is utterly incomprehensible.

What's the matter with you.

changed to: What's the matter with you?

...in case anyone questioned him about me."

changed to: ...in case anyone questioned him about me.

She gave him a name and address.

changed to: "She gave him a name and address.


Chapter XV

"Yes. I came to see you about a matter of importance.

changed to: "Yes. I came to see you about a matter of importance."


Chapter XVI

...been following appeared, wearing a flowered kimona.

changed to: ...been following appeared, wearing a flowered kimono.


Chapter XVII

"Very well Get me a cab.

changed to: "Very well. Get me a cab.

He was overjoyed, when it was opened by a man...

changed to: He was overjoyed when it was opened by a man...

He doubted his ability to break it in. nor did he wish...

changed to: He doubted his ability to break it in, nor did he wish...


Chapter XVIII

...wouldn't give me a chance at any price.

changed to: ...wouldn't give me a chance at any price?


Chapter XIX

"'Is there anything more you want of us?" Miss Norman asked,

changed to: "Is there anything more you want of us?" Miss Norman asked,


Chapter XX

"I am glad to find you almost yourself again.

changed to: "I am glad to find you almost yourself again."


Chapter XXI

It seems she haunted the studio for several weeks without...

changed to: "It seems she haunted the studio for several weeks without...

...and thus learned by name and address.

changed to: and thus learned my name and address.

What better place to hide the ball of wax.

changed to: What better place to hide the ball of wax?

Permit me to say, Mrs. Morton, that I...

changed to: "Permit me to say, Mrs. Morton, that I...


B.M. Bower's Novels

THE RANGE DWELLERS. Spirited action, a range feud be two families, and a...

changed to: THE RANGE DWELLERS. Spirited action, a range feud between two families, and a...





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