CHARACTERS THAT APPEAR IN THIS STORY.
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Matt King, otherwise Motor Matt.
Joe McGlory, a young cowboy who proves himself a lad of worth and character, and whose eccentricities are all on the humorous side. A good chum to tie to—a point Motor Matt is quick to perceive.
George Lorry, a lad who has begun steering a wrong course, and in whom Matt recognizes a victim of circumstances rather than a youth who is innately conceited, domineering and unscrupulous.
Lorry, Sr., George's father; a rich man whose attitude toward Motor Matt, in part of the story, is as incomprehensible as it is uncalled-for.
Big John, an unscrupulous person who takes his dishonest toll wherever he can find it; but, in crossing Motor Matt's course, he meets with rather more than he has bargained for.
Kinky, a pal of Big John.
Ross, another pal of Big John; a desperate man with a grievance against Motor Matt.
Ollie Merton, a rich man's son with many failings, but rather deeper than he appears.
Pickerel Pete, a superstitious little moke who collects two dollars from Motor Matt for a day's work and abruptly resigns.