“Supposing I don’t care to talk about that matter?”
“I want you to answer me!”
Bob remained silent. Stepping over to the defenceless youth, Barker raised his hand and struck him in the face.
“Now will you answer me?”
“No.”
“You are mighty brave, I must say. But your bravery counts for nothing with me.”
“And your bluster counts less with me.”
“I have you in my power.”
“I have been there before.”
“And you think you can escape again. But you will not, mark my word.”