But here was cause for letting loose righteous anger.

He had meant to wait, having been wisely counselled by his boxing-master to be in no haste to challenge his enemy, until further practice had made success possible; but now his rising wrath overcame his prudence, "Well, try it," he said.

"You beat me once.

If you think I'll tell if I am licked, I assure you, you are safe.

I took the whole blame about Billy and I was asked no names." Tom hesitated and said, "I never heard that." "I will accept an apology," said John in his most dignified way.