"But I don't wish to fight you at all."
"But you must fight me."
"Where can I fight you?"
"Oh, we can go right over there in the grove—no one will see us—but you must fight."
"You do not want me to thrash you, do you?"
"Yes, I do."
"You are not seeking for a fight, are you?"
"Yes, I am."
"Why, my friend, you'll get a surprise if you fight me. I am a regular fighter, I am—hee, hee, hee! I don't want to take advantage of you."
Little did those fellows dream as they laughed that the supposed chappie was telling the truth. Indeed he had a surprise for them and he intended to work up to the climax for all it was worth.