you have used to me you can't slip out of trouble quite so easily
as all that. Get ready."

"Quit---can't you?" protested Bayliss.

"No; not unless you'll admit that you lied when you applied
disagreeable names to me," said Dave Darrin firmly. "Bayliss,
are you ready to admit that you are a liar?"

"You bet I'm not!" cried the other hoarsely. "Then back up your
words! Ready! Here's something coming!"

That "something" arrived. Bayliss fairly gasped as Darrin started
in on him.

But Dave drew back, holding up his fists.

"You didn't get started fairly, Bayliss," Darry declared. "I
want you to have as fair a show as possible. Draw in a deep breath.
Fill your lungs with air. Plant your feet firmly. Put up your
hands."

Patiently Darry waited for perhaps three quarters of a minute.

"Now!" he said at last.

Then the fight went on, but it was one sided. Had Bayliss done
himself justice, it might have resulted in a draw, at least, for
Bayliss was strong and quick. But he lacked courage.