Read the excerpt from The Land. This dialogue advances the plot of the story by showing
that Paul
O is concerned that Sutcliffe will contact his father.
"Well, Mister Sutcliffe, I know what a rider's pay is
around here, and it's not worth losing my job because
of it. My boss told me not to ride a horse that's not his,
so I know I'd be in real trouble with him if I did. No, sir, 1
thank you for your offer, but I don't figure to risk my job
for just rider's pay."
does not tell Sutcliffe that Mr. Logan is his father.
does not want to ride Sutcliffe's horse in the race.
O is intimidated by Sutcliffe's actions.