It was a staggering blow, and made the bully gasp with pain.

Then Dick followed it up by a crashing blow on the chin, which sent the bully reeling into the low water on the beach.
"Don't--don't run me into the ocean!" he spluttered, and, watching his chance, ran out of the water and up the beach.
But Dick was now thoroughly aroused, and he made after Baxter.

When he got close enough, he put out his foot and sent the bully sprawling.
Baxter came down on some rough sea-shells, cutting his face and hands in several places.
"Oh! oh!" he howled.

"Stop it!" "I will not stop it, Dan Baxter, until you promise to let Dora Stanhope and the other girls alone in the future.

They want nothing to do with you, and you must keep your distance." "I--I didn't hurt anybody." "Do you promise to let them alone ?" Without replying, the bully staggered to his feet.