But, Robert Davis did not know all of this. He regarded Peter Newby
as a good citizen, and probably a good Christian. The next few months,
however, put an entirely different face on the matter, especially on
the latter point.
Besides Peter Newby and his wife, there were three grown sons of
theirs, of whom Jake, and also his wife, figure in this narrative.
Jake Newby was a typical money-grubber, turning everything in the
way of financial deals to his own favor. He owned a piece of property
which Robert Davis finally decided he would buy. After considerable
negotiation, a deal was made, Jake reserving the right to move certain
small buildings off the property. Jake began, at once, to move these
structures, and more too. There was a specially built chicken-house
that had not been reserved by Jake, but which he proceeded to move
just as if it had been. Robert and Mary Davis were there.
"The chicken-house was not reserved by you, Jake, and you should not
move it," said Robert.
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