"You know it will just about kill my father if he learns the truth!"
"Then you'll do as I say!"
The boy hesitated, seemingly almost on the verge of giving in. Then he threw back his head defiantly.
"No, I've made up my mind! I'm through for good!"
"That's your final decision?"
"It is."
Without warning, Brunner's fist shot out. He struck the boy squarely under the chin. Jerry Barrows' knees crumpled beneath him and he sagged to the floor.
Brunner turned to the others who stood watching.
"Anyone here who feels the same way?"
No one spoke.