“He upholds you in what you did.”
“He thinks it right to act in self-defense.”
“He may have to act in self-defense himself. My father is one of the trustees of this academy.”
“You said that this morning.”
“He can turn the doctor out of office, and put in another teacher,” continued Herbert.
“That isn’t anything to me,” said Andy. “Still, I have one thing to say.”
“What is that?” asked Herbert, suspiciously.
“That he will have a big job on his hands when he undertakes it,” said Andy.
“He can do it,” repeated Herbert, jerking his head emphatically; “but he won’t begin with that.”
“Won’t he?” said Andy, indifferently.