Here's a short story:

CHAPTER XVIII 

THE MEETING ON THE ROAD 

There was an intense silence, following the announcement of Jason Sparr that he intended to send Dave and his chums to prison for attempting to blow up the hotel. In the meantime the hotel man and the constable got down from the seat of the covered wagon. 

"I've got the warrants fer the arrest, boys," said Constable Hickson, somewhat importantly. 

"Mr. Sparr, I'd like a word with you," said Dave, as calmly as he could speak under the circumstances. 

"I ain't got no more to say than I've said," returned Jason Sparr, stubbornly. "You done it, and I can prove it! The constable is going to do his duty and arrest you!" 

"Dave, I--I won't stand for it!" whispered Phil, hoarsely. "It's terrible! I--I can't stand it!" And he began to back away. 

"Hi, there! stop!" yelled the hotel man. "Stop him, Hickson! Don't let him get away!" 

"You sha'n't arrest me for nothing!" cried the shipowner's son, and like a flash he turned around and started off on a run. 

"Come back here, Phil!" called out Dave. "Come back! You are making a mistake by running away!" 

But Phil did not hear, nor did Ben and Buster, who had also taken to their heels. Roger ran a few steps, then halted, and came back to our hero's side. 

"You are right, Dave," he said. "It's best to face the music." 

Phil, Ben, and Buster had turned towards Oak Hall. Phil was in the lead, but the others soon caught up to him.  (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

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Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Question: Who had an issue with their voice when they tried to speak?

Phil