So there was really very little risk in[{19}] what the two men evidently intended doing.
As they advanced Nick leaped to the top of his table, but remained in such a position that no part of his body could be seen from the other side.
“Hello, pard,” said one of them, putting his hand familiarly upon Amos’ shoulder, “you’ve been lucky enough to-day to buy the drinks.”
“Yes, an’ hurry up!” added the other. “I’m mighty dry!”
“I lost every dollar I put up.”
“You’re lucky then to have such a fly-lookin’ chap hand you a roll like that.”
Amos sprang back and drew up his fist.
“If you come a step nearer I’ll knock you down first,” he said, “and then I’ll call the police.”
Both men drew billies and advanced toward him.
Just then a most unexpected thing occurred.