“The lawyer that said that is a fool,” cried Leo.
“No, he’s not—he’s a smart man. You will perform with me and nowhere else. If you don’t——”
“If we don’t?” queried Carl.
“If you don’t I’ll have you arrested.”
“You can’t do that.”
“Yes, I can.”
“On what charge, pray?” asked Leo.
“On a charge of breaking up my former company and running off with some of my things,” replied Nathan Wampole, triumphantly. “I’ve got witnesses to prove that you two fellows are thieves.”
Scarcely had he uttered the words when both Leo and Carl leaped forward. Two quick blows landed Nathan Wampole flat on his back.
“You contemptible cur!” cried Carl.