"What do you want?" asked the man, uneasily.
"I want to see your face."
"Well, look at it, and when ye've seen it I'll proceed to smash yours! I don't take no insolence from a kid!"
"Take off your hat!"
"I will—nit!"
"And that beard—take it off!"
"Ye're crazy!" cried the man, as he started back.
"Am I?"
Frank gave a spring and a grab with both hands. One hand snatched away the cap, and the other tore off the black beard, which, indeed, proved to be false.