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Quote #7
I dodged, and heard a heavy thud and a kind of a sigh from Bill, like a horse gives out when you take his saddle off. A rock the size of an egg had caught Bill just behind his left ear. He loosened himself all over and fell in the fire across the frying pan of hot water for washing the dishes. I dragged him out and poured cold water on his head for half an hour. (39)
Johnny has now caused actual physical harm on Bill. It's official—this kid has certainly got the upper hand.
Quote #8
"I was only funning," says he, sullenly. "I didn't mean to hurt Old Hank. But what did he hit me for? I'll behave, Snake-eye, if you won't send me home, and if you'll let me play the Black Scout today?" (45)
Is this Johnny negotiating the terms of his captivity? If this doesn't make you laugh, we're not sure any turn of irony will move you.