He had treated the house, but Merriwell had absolutely declined to take anything.
"Oh, yes," nodded Browning.

"They say he never drinks.

That's how he keeps himself in such fine condition all the time.

He will not smoke, either, and he takes his exercise regularly.

He is really a remarkable freshie." Arrangements were then made that a cab should be brought to the corner near Billy's, where the driver should remain, apparently waiting for somebody.
It was known to be quite useless to attempt to decoy Merriwell out, so dependence must be placed on chance.