His silence infuriated Bacon, who yelled hoarsely: "Git out o' this!" "Don't be in a rush, ol' man"---- Bacon hurled himself upon Lime, who threw out one hand and stopped him, while he said in a low voice: "Stay right where you are, ol' man.

I'm dangerous.

It's for Merry's sake"---- The infuriated old man struck at him.

Lime warded off the blow, and with a sudden wrench and twist threw him to the ground with frightful force.
Before Bacon could rise, Marietta, who had witnessed the scene, came flying from the house.
"Lime! Father! What are you doing ?" "I--couldn't help it, Merry.

It was him 'r me," said Lime, almost sadly.
"Dad, ain't you got no sense?
What 're you thinking of?
You jest stop right now.