"Dick!"
"A little wizened-faced rat—the spider-snake! I could break his long neck. Yes—you do like him! I saw it when you met him. You're throwing me down because you met him!"
"Dick!"
"But he shan't have you, I tell you—I'll show him I could lick a thousand such sissies with one hand tied behind me."
The girl rose with dignity.
"Don't you dare to speak to me like that, sir—"
"You're going to see that fellow again—I'll bet you've got an engagement with him now—to-night—to-day!"
The slender figure rose.
"I'll see him if I please—when I please and where I please and I'll not consult you about it, Dick Welford—Good day!"
Trembling with anger the big, awkward boy turned and stumbled out of the house.