"Quit ducking and dodging and get into the game." "That's right! that's right!" chorused several.

"This is no sport." "And it's no six-day walking match," sneered Roland Ditson.

"Merriwell seems afraid to stand up and face Diamond." "Is that what you think ?" Frank mentally exclaimed.

"Well, I suppose I will have to hit him a few times, although it goes against my grain." A moment later he dropped his hands by his side and took a step to meet the Virginian.

It seemed like a great opportunity for Diamond, and he led off straight for Frank's face, striking with his left.
With a slight side movement of his head Frank avoided the blow, allowing his enemy's fist to pass over his shoulder.