"You have squared your score with Flemming," he said; "but I have a little matter to settle with Thornton. I am wondering how I shall settle it."
"Thornton is Flemming's satellite. It would be cruel to use him roughly."
"But I will not let him off! He should be taught a lesson."
"Look here, Jack, I have a scheme."
"What is it?"
"Let's put up a racket on him."
"What sort of a racket?"
"Oh, one out of which we can get some sport and humiliate him at the same time. I am sure you do not want to fight with the fellow?"
"I have been thinking that I would be ashamed to have an encounter with him."