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"Observe my size. See Mr. Tower, a college athlete, who
will teach you ball, football, tennis, swimming in lakes and riding, all
the things that make boys manly men; better stop sulking in a closet and
show your manhood. With one finger either of us can lift you out and carry
you down by force; and we will, but why not be gentlemen and walk down as
we do?"
Both boys looked at him; then at each other, but remained where they were.
"Time is up!" said Mr. Minturn. "They've had their chance, Mr. Tower. If
they won't take it, they must suffer the consequences. Take Malcolm, I'll
bring James."
Instantly both boys began to fight. No one bribed them to stop, struck
them, or did anything at all according to precedent. They raged until they
exposed a vulnerable point, then each man laid hold, lifted and carefully
carried down a boy, placing him on a chair. James instantly slid to the
floor.
"Take James' chair away!" ordered Mr. Minturn. "He prefers to be served on
the floor."
Malcolm laughed.
"I don't either.


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