If you pick any trouble with Prescott until you get the word, or if you try to find any excuse for hitting him while his hand's out of shape, then you'll answer to the school for your conduct.
You know what that means, don't you ?" "Humph!" snorted Fred Ripley.

"All this fuss about the High School sneak!" Again Dick started forward, but Thompson caught him firmly.
"Hold on, freshie!" advised the older boy.

"Save it up.

Bottle it.

You can have all the more fun out of Ripley when your hand is in shape." "His hand is in as good shape as it ever was," retorted Ripley, scornfully.