"Dick," he exclaimed, "ought I not to knock this man down?"
"Under the circumstances, you would be justified," replied Harvey. "But, my dear boy, he is old and we should respect old age."
"True. Pass on, sir, and do not presume to annoy me any more with your ridiculous charges," said Jack.
"My money. I want my money, robber. You shall not escape me thus," persisted Mr. Cobb.
Again he laid his hand on Jack, who this time flung him violently against the window of a store.
A small crowd of idlers began to collect, and the attention of one of the Broadway squad was arrested.
"What's all this?" asked the officer, coming up.
"Arrest this man," cried Mr. Cobb.
"What for?"
"Robbery. I charge him with having stolen my wallet, containing a large sum."