"As for you, Benson," choked the elder Melville, "we shall see what can
be done about this. You ought to be arrested."

Jack's only answer was a tantalizing grin, after which he turned, his
back, as he and his mates started off up the street, followed by a
little cheer from some of the boys gathered there.

"What can the law do about this?" demanded the elder Melville of the
lawyer, in a low tone.

"A warrant could be issued against your son for disturbing the peace,"
came the disgusted reply of Lawyer Demarest. "As for Benson, all he did
was to protect himself when insulted and assaulted unjustly. It was a
disgraceful affair, my dear sir. Now, let us get away from here before
we're exposed to more ridicule."

Neither Mr. Farnum nor Mr. Pollard had said a word. Now, smiling
quietly, they returned to the yard. The crowd broke up. The Melville
party kept on to the hotel of Jabez Holt not far away.




CHAPTER VI

THE "POLLARD" HAS A RIVAL


Capital, backed by energy, can often accomplish wonders.