"You print anything about our family misfortunes, and I'll thrash you until you can't see." "I won't answer that," Dick replied, "Until you make the attempt.
But, see here, Dodge, you should try to keep cool, and as close to the line of gentlemanly speech and conduct as possible." "A nice one you are, to lecture me on that subject," jeered Bert Dodge.

"You---only a mucker! The son of-----" "Stop!" roared Dick, his face reddening.

He advanced, his fists clenched.

"If you're going to say anything against my father or mother, Bert Dodge, then stop before you say it! Before I break your neck!" "Stop, both of you," interjected Hemingway, springing between the white-faced High School boys.

"No blows are going to be struck while members of the police department are around.