“Now will you behave yourself and come with me, or do you want some more?” demanded Dave.
“I’ll fix you for that! Just wait!” bellowed Porton; and then he made a savage rush at our hero.
The next instant they were locked in each other’s arms and swaying from side to side, each doing his utmost to gain the mastery.
CHAPTER VIII
THE BASSWOOD FORTUNE
Over and over in the snow of the woods rolled Dave and Porton, first one being on top and then the other. Each was encumbered by his heavy overcoat and his gloves, so that to send in a decisive blow was practically impossible.
The former moving-picture actor fought desperately, for he had no desire to go to jail, and he realized that Dave meant to send him to such a place if he could possibly accomplish it.
Dave, on his part, was angered through and through, not only because of what Porton had done at the stores, but also because of the way the former moving-picture actor had threatened him.