For my sake, Lew, for my sake!" When Betty found that she could not hold Wetzel's arm she threw her arms round his neck and clung to him with all her young strength.

No doubt her action averted a tragedy.

If Miller had been inclined to draw a weapon then he might have had a good opportunity to use it.
He had the reputation of being quick with his knife, and many of his past fights testified that he was not a coward.

But he made no effort to attack Wetzel.

It was certain that he measured with his eye the distance to the door.