"He has had a tough lesson. But young Hurst—what did he do?"
"I can hardly tell you, it was so sudden and violent. All in a minute Dick was hurled against the wall, and through the door. Then there was a struggle, deep, hoarse words, and Dick was gone."
"Was that all?"
"Yes, all that passed between Mr. Hurst and Dick. There was no time for talking."
"And after that?"
"I don't know what Dick did."
"But Mr. Hurst?"
"He—he stayed a while. I was so frightened, so—"
"Ah, he stayed a while. That was kind."
"Very kind, father!"