"You have no right to make any such declaration."
"Why haven't I?"
"Simply because, as my friend, you ought to be willing to aid me in this matter. I shall not put it on any other ground."
"I'll do anything for you, Merry, but that. I can't do that!"
"You mean you will not do it!"
"I won't do it!"
"Then I shall get another catcher!"
"Do you mean it?"
"I mean it!"
Hodge seemed stunned for a moment. Then his rage boiled over.