"I won't stand talk like that, and you ought to know it.

I'm your friend, as I've proved many times, but I can't remain your friend if you treat me that way.

I'm ready to hear your opinions, but I won't stand abuse from you or any other man!" "I told you a good while ago that whenever you and Badger ceased to be enemies you would become friends!" Bart declared, somewhat softened.
"And now it has come true.

You are wanting to befriend and help him now, just as I knew you would.

And after all the dirt he has done you! Why, he's put dirt all over you a dozen times!" The memory of it caused Bart to lose his head again.
"Badger is my enemy! A man who is his friend is no friend of mine! That is flat! I don't think I can make it plainer." "You can't; it's plain enough.