Calling for the police station, he called for Chief Coy and reported that mutiny and violence had broken loose in the High School.
"That seems almost incredible," replied Chief Coy.

"But I'll come on the run with some of my men." Several of the fellows made a move to follow the principal out into the corridor.

Dick Prescott swung the door shut and threw himself against it.

Dave Darrin and Tom Reade rushed to his support.
The other chums got to him as quickly as they could.
"Nothing rash, fellows!" urged Dick.

"Remember, we don't make the laws, or execute them.