The girls seemed glad enough to see me, but I--ah--didn't want to--ah--break in, you know, so I came away." "Where did they go after having the chocolate and candy ?" "I don't know.

I didn't see them after that." And there the talk came to an end, for several other students appeared.

Dick walked off in a thoughtful mood.
"Deeper and deeper!" he told himself, with something like a groan.
Then he hunted up Sam and Tom.
"Going with Flockley and that crowd!" cried Tom.

"Not much! I won't have it!" And he commenced to pace the floor.
"What are you going to do about it ?" asked Sam.
"Call on the girls and talk it over--and you and Dick are going with me." "I'll not go," declared Dick.
"Neither will I," added Sam.
"Yes, you shall--and to-night," said Tom firmly..