Dodge, of course, you're upset and nervous, but you're not acting the way a gentleman should, even under such circumstances." "Then drive that fellow away from here!" commanded Bert.
"I can't," confessed the officer.

"He is breaking no law, and has as much right to be here as we have." "Oh, he objects to my saying anything against his father or mother, but he's out tonight to throw all manner of slime on my father's name," contended Bert Dodge.

His voice broke under the stress of his pent-up emotion.
"You're wrong there, Dodge!" Dick broke in, forcing himself to speak calmly.

"I'm here to gather the facts on a matter of news, but I am not out to throw any insinuations over your father, or anyone whose good name is naturally precious to you.

Sometimes a reporter---even an amateur one---has to do things that are unpleasant, but they're all in the line of duty." "'The Blade' won't print a line about this matter," raged Bert tremulously.