I want to have a talk with you." "With me ?" asked Bart, in surprise.
Snell had not been friendly for some time, and, of late, he had ceased to speak to Hodge.

This had not troubled Bart at all, but he was greatly surprised by this advance on the part of his enemy.
"Yes, with you," assured Snell.

"There was a time when you were ready enough to talk with me.

I have even known you to follow me up to get a chance to have a word in private with me." The face of the dark-haired boy flushed.
"That time is past," he said.

"What do you want of me ?" "It is my turn now.