Tucker not only defied me, but turned on the steam when I was
examining a paste pot, and soaked me from head to foot. Then he
ended up by throwing coal at me."

"Yes, and you started the row," retorted Teddy. "The idea of a
big man like you pitching on to a boy. You ought to be ashamed
of yourself."

"Stop it! I'll forget you are a boy if you goad me further.
But I have had enough of it. I'll stand it no longer.
Do you understand?"

No one replied to the question.

"This thing has gone far enough. Have you anything to say for
yourself or your friend here, Forrest?"

"Yes, sir, I have."

"Say it."

"You are the most ill-tempered man it has ever been my experience
to know."

"You're discharged! Both of you! Get off my car instantly!
Do you hear me?"

"I could not very well help hearing you. I am sorry to
disobey you, but we were ordered to Number Three by Mr. Sparling.
We will try to do our duty, but we shall not leave this car