“Yes.”
“Yer wants me ter smash him?”
“Yes.”
“An’ you’ll pay fifty for the job?”
“Yes.”
“In advance?”
“Twenty-five in advance, and the balance the day following the completion of the job.”
“That’s the easiest way of makin’ a fifty stroke I’ve heard of lately! It’ll be pie for me. An’, say, I’ve been wantin’ to get a lick at him fer some time. He makes me sick! Dey talk about him bein’ a great athlete! I’ve seen him, an’ I know I can break him clean in two!”
“If you have a notion that Merriwell is soft, you are making a big mistake, and you’ll receive a severe surprise when you tackle him. He may look soft, but he is the hardest man you ever went against, and he has astonishing luck. It will be well for you to have your men along to see the sport. Perhaps you may need their assistance before you are done with Merriwell.”
Riley was offended.