“Yes, and on a partnership basis, too,” said Jack enthusiastically. “He has been the means of introducing us to a wonderful invention. We are going to start in on the work of its construction right away.”
Sam did not appear interested in this information except that a jealous look crept into his eyes.
“I think you ought to know that he’s nothing but a rowdy,” he said. “I’ll bet any invention he’s been telling you about is a fake.”
“The plans look good to us,” responded Jack, “and we are going to risk it. What have you got against the boy, anyhow?”
“He’s a rowdy,” repeated Sam. “He blacked my eye last night.”
Jack, who had a pretty good insight into Sam’s character, could not repress a smile.
“I thought you were invincible, Sam.”
“He didn’t fight fair. He forced me into a row,” grumbled Sam. “I could have licked him all right if——”
“What had you been doing, Sam?”
“Nothing. He took my chair away and when I wanted it back he said I’d have to fight for it and——”