Read the excerpt from The Land. "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, I thank you for your offer, but I don't figure to risk my job for just rider's pay."

This dialogue advances the plot of the story by showing that Paul

is concerned that Sutcliffe will contact his father.
does not tell Sutcliffe that Mr. Logan is his father.
does not want to ride Sutcliffe’s horse in the race.
is intimidated by Sutcliffe’s actions.