This I could not accept, but proposed as an alternative the consolidation of the two on an equal basis.

He was willing enough for the consolidation, but not on equal terms.

There was nothing for it but a fight.

I took the Journal and began to hammer the Courier.
A dead summer was before us, but Mr.Henderson had plenty of money and was willing to spend it.

During the contest not an unkind word was printed on either side.