Still he felt great confidence in his own skill, and there was no criticism to be made upon his position when he faced the youth, for whose vanquishment he would have given half his year's salary.
"Now," said Tom, with his exasperating coolness, "I propose that _each do his best_.

I don't suppose you want any baby play.

I don't.

I invite you to hit me as often and as hard as you can.

I'm going to do the same with you.