"What's the row, Link?" asked Hank Snogger, as he pushed his way to the front.
"Here's a fellow used to go to school with me. I've got it in for him, and I've a good mind to give him a thrashing."
"You put your hand on me, and you'll take the consequences," said Dave. "I didn't come here to fight, but I can defend myself."
"You don't want to fight, do you, Dave?" asked Sid Todd, in a low voice. To him it looked as if the Crumville lad might be no match for Merwell, who was larger and heavier.
"I am not afraid, Todd. I thrashed him once and I can do it again—if I have to."
"You licked him?"
"Yes."
"With your fists?"
"Yes."
"Where?"