Fortunately there was
nothing handy that he could use as such, and after stealthily shaking
his fist at Bob he sneaked off toward town, one hand still holding
his injured jaw.
After washing his face in cold water, Bob saw that he had received
only a few minor scratches and bruises.
"I guess I taught that big bully a lesson that he won't forget in a
hurry," he reflected. "It will be a long time before he or any of his
sneaking friends will come tampering with our wireless again. He's had
that licking coming to him for a long time, and I'm glad I was lucky
enough to be the one to give it to him."
Tired out by the encounter, Bob turned in and slept soundly until
awakened by the morning sun streaming in through the open window.
CHAPTER XIV
ON THE VERGE
Bob felt sore and stiff as a result of the moonlight battle, but he
showed little visible sign of it, although there was enough to excite
questioning at the breakfast table. Bob narrated what had taken place,
and the family was very indignant over Buck's invasion of their
property.
"If you hadn't given young Looker such a sound trouncing I would
make a complaint to his father," said Mr. Layton. "But under the
circumstances I guess there is no need to say anything further about
it. His misdeeds seem to have brought their own punishment somewhat
sooner than is usual," he added, with a twinkle in his eye.
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