Although Frank was the eldest, and was accustomed to obeying his more determined brother, he did not do so in this instance.
"If you don't stop," he exclaimed, in angry, excited tones, "I'll hit you."
A look of surprise mantled Jesse's face.
He was not accustomed to threats and disobedience from Frank.
It therefore gave him a most emphatic shock.
"Are you getting crazy?" he asked.
"No–but you must be. Think of what you are doing."
"The men have seen me bring down my man many a time."
"Very true. But that was in a fight. Did they ever see you commit a cool, deliberate murder?"
This version startled Jesse.