The mother and the son began to sway and struggle like gladiators.
"Whoop!" said the Rum Alley tenement house.

The hall filled with interested spectators.
"Hi, ol' lady, dat was a dandy!" "T'ree to one on deh red!" "Ah, stop yer damn scrappin'!" The door of the Johnson home opened and Maggie looked out.

Jimmie made a supreme cursing effort and hurled his mother into the room.

He quickly followed and closed the door.

The Rum Alley tenement swore disappointedly and retired.
The mother slowly gathered herself up from the floor.