Sam did not appear to be noticing the adversary he had picked out. Neither did Flink seem to have Sam in mind. However, all at once both boys made a sudden turn. They lunged toward each other like two human projectiles.
The impact of their bodies when they came together, was heard all over the drill room and the lads bounded back, hopping in a circle, for several seconds, to catch their balance.
Once more they came together, followed by a rebound of greater force than before.
“Too much for you, eh?” laughed Dan, as he hopped by his companion.
“He’s tougher than I thought, but I can stay on my feet as long as he can, though my hopper weighs a ton at this minute.”
The men were falling out rapidly now, here and there one toppling over, another touching the floor with his free foot or grasping a pillar for support. All such were ruled out of the game.
After five minutes the battle had narrowed down to Sam Hickey and Louis Flink.
“I’ve got you now, Blinkers,” announced Sam, with a grin.
“No talking,” commanded the officer. “Hands at sides and keep fighting until one of you is down.”