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"Oh, Mr. West!" cried Patsy, horrified by such a statement. "Eh? Blood?" said Bill, stupefied by the suggestion. "Of course," returned West. "You mustn't thrash Mr. Weldon; you must kill him." A delighted chorus of approval came from Sizer's supporters. "All right, then," said the bully, glaring around, "I I'll kill the scandler!" "Hold on!" counselled West, seizing his arm.
"He he might shoot me," urged Bill. "It isn't likely. Although he's a dead shot, you have right on your side, and you must be sure to fire as soon as you get within good range. It won't be considered murder; it will only be a duel, and the law will deal lightly with you." "That's right, Bill," asserted one of Sizer's friends. "Bob West's a justice o' the peace himself, an' he orter know."
During her absence an intense silence pervaded the office, broken only by an occasional hiccough from one of Mr. Sizer's guests. Patsy was paralyzed with horror and had fallen back into her chair to glare alternately at Bob West and the big bully who threatened her cousin's husband. Arthur was pale and stern as he fixed a reproachful gaze on the hardware merchant.
But Patsy, who had a managing editor's respect for news of any sort, combatted this determination and begged Louise to write up Molly Sizer's party without referring to its deplorable features. "It isn't policy to offend the Sizers," she said, "for although they are coarse and common they have shown a friendly spirit toward the paper.
You are both brave men, and this duel will vindicate your honor. If you are fortunate enough to survive, you will be heroes, and all your differences will be wiped off the slate. But as one or both may fall, we, the citizens of Millville, hereby bid you a solemn and sad farewell." Impressed by this speech, Sizer's friends began to shake hands with him. "All ready!" called West. "One two three go!"
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