18/23 Dare say he deserved what Dreer was giving him, although I don't believe in arm-twisting. Dreer ought to have spanked him." "Then you don't think Penny had any right to interfere ?" "Don't I? Anyone who hands him a jolt is a public benefactor." "I fear you're a trifle biased," laughed Clint. "What was Melville doing to arouse the gentleman's wrath ?" "I didn't hear the details. Dreer assured me twice that he was going to get even with Penny, though." "Piffle! He hasn't enough grit! Penny should worry! Say, what are you making faces about ?" "I--it's my knee. |