The next instant Snap hauled off, struck out, and Carl Dudder measured his length in the snow.
CHAPTER III
THE RESULTS OF SNOWBALLING
Carl Rudder had not expected this telling blow and he was so dazed it was several seconds before he turned over in the snow and arose to his feet.
"Good for you, Snap!" cried Will. "That's the way to serve him."
"Wha—what do you mean by hitting me like that?" demanded Dudder, glaring at Charley, but still keeping a safe distance.
"What do you mean by hitting me?" demanded Snap.
"I'll punch your head good for you!
"Try it—if you dare," answered Snap, defiantly, and he took an aggressive step forward, at which Dudder retreated.
"I'll fight you another time—when you haven't so many friends around," said Carl Dudder lamely, and then turning on his heel he started away, followed by one of his cronies.