Whatever you may say, it is more my business than yours." He would have flung round with the words, but his brother's hand was still upon him, restraining him.
He paused, chafing.

"You must let me go.

I shall hurt you if you don't." "You will hurt me if I do, boy," Lucas made grave reply.
"I know, and I'm sorry.

But I can't help it.

There are times when a man--if he is a man--must act for himself.