"Yes; I suppose you have a right to know that, Danny boy.

But you must never repeat it to any one.

Treadwell wanted to dance with Belle at the hop, but she had already noticed him, and declared she didn't want to dance with him.

Of course that settled it.

But Treadwell accused me of not having asked Belle." "The nerve!" ejaculated Dan in disgust.
"And then he accused me of lying when I declared I had done my best for him," continued Dave.
"I feel that I'd like to fight the fellow myself!" declared Dan Dalzell hotly.
"Oh, no, you don't; for Treadwell apologized to-night, and we have shaken hands.