Jake Randolph in "The Naked Beat" Pt. 148

The Beatniks all rose and started milling around, murmuring to each other and generally causing a racket. I stepped across the aisle and grabbed Alex by the collar and snatched him to where his face was an inch from mine.

I was fuming as I quietly said, "Alex, shut these animals up or I swear to God I'm going to make you regret the day you were ever born!"

I let go of him and he quickly turned and said in a loud whisper, "Cool it!"

Everyone became silent.

It's a good thing for Alex that they listened to him...