"There is not a word of truth in these accusations!" "I have been accumulating evidence against you for some time.

You have struck at me and at my friends time and again.

It is my time to strike now, and I shall strike hard." The dangerous smile which friends and enemies alike had come to know so well rested on Merriwell's face.

Agnew had seen it there before, and the sight of it made him shiver.
"Badger used that shell--or one of the shells, and only chance saved him from being killed or maimed for life.

Not satisfied with that, you struck at him to-day again." "You're crazy, Merriwell! There is not a word of truth in any of these things.