CHAPTER XXIV.
A SURPRISING STATEMENT.
As Hank Bitters uttered his threat, he strode towards Franklin, his face full of fury.
But the youth did not retreat. Instead he picked up a whip that lay handy.
"I don't think you will touch me. Bitters," he said. "Come a step closer, and you shall feel this. I am not to be trifled with."
Bitters was a coward at heart, especially so when not in liquor, which was now the case. As the young electrician advanced, he retreated until Franklin had driven him back to the doorway.
"If yon didn't have that whip, I would show you," remarked Bitters, feeling that somehow he wasn't accomplishing what he had set out to accomplish.
"I am very glad I have the whip," replied Franklin, simply. "Now clear out and leave me alone."
"Say," exclaimed the truckman, suddenly changing his tactics. "Give me a dollar and we'll call it square all around, and I won't hurt you."
