When you feel like whipping me again, you needn't stop to let me know it beforehand.

But I will tell you this much: if you ever put your hand on Katy Redburn, or meddle with her in any way, I promise to pound you as handsomely as I know how, fair or foul, the very next time I meet you, if it isn't for seven years.

Just bear that in mind." Johnny made no reply; he was not in a condition to make a reply, and the victor in the conquest departed, leaving the bully to explain his defeat as best he could to his admirers and supporters.
"He did not hurt you--did he ?" asked Katy, as Tommy joined her at the foot of the alley, where she had been anxiously waiting the result of the encounter.
"Not a bit, Katy.

He talks very loud, but he is a coward.

I'm sorry I had to thrash him though I think it will do him good." "I was afraid he'd hurt you.