"Say, if I hear you retailing any more stuff about me I'll take means to make you stop!" cried an angry voice behind Joe, and, wheeling around, he beheld the inflamed face of Shalleg, the man in question.
"I've heard enough of your talk about me!" the released player went on. "Now it's got to quit. I won't have it! Cut it out! I'll settle with you, Matson, if I hear any more out of you," and he shook his fist angrily at Joe.
CHAPTER XIX
JOE GOES IN
Batonby looked wonderingly, first at Joe, and then at Shalleg. The latter's crony did not seem to be with him.
"What's the row, old top?" asked Batonby easily. "Who are you, anyhow, and what's riled you?"
"Never you mind what's riled me! You'll find out soon enough," was the sharp answer. "I heard you two chaps talking about me, and I want it stopped!"
"Guess you're a little off, sport. I wasn't talking about you, for I haven't the doubtful honor of your acquaintance."
"None of your impudence!" burst out Shalleg. Joe had not yet spoken.