"I gave him a good crack for it, though." "I think I must have left spots on some of them," said the other.
"I know that big guy that called us a----------" said the first.

"I'll get him yet for that." "I thought we were in for it sure, once there," said the second.
Hurstwood, warmed and excited, gazed steadily ahead.

It was an astonishing experience for him.

He had read of these things, but the reality seemed something altogether new.

He was no coward in spirit.