"Think so, do you," said Frank, a little sulkily. "He was just lucky, that's all."
"It may have been a little luck," Jack admitted. "At the same time, you will have to give the fellow credit. He can use his hands. I guess if we encounter him again it will be up to me to handle him."
"You don't seem to have much confidence in yourself," remarked Frank sarcastically.
"Well, a fellow has to have confidence in this world," was his chum's reply. "It may be that he would be too much for me, too; but I've an idea I could take care of him."
"Well, you won't. He's my meat next time," declared Frank.
"We won't argue about it," smiled Jack. "We'll let events shape themselves when the time comes. Only, if he falls to my lot, I'll try to even up your score, too."
"And if he comes to me," grinned Frank, "I'll put in a few blows for you, seeing that you are so obliging."