It was all Penrod Schofield, wasn't it ?" "You mean he left the--" "I mean," she said, in a low tone, not altogether devoid of ferocity.

"I mean it was Penrod who left the faucets running, and Penrod who tied the boys' shoes together, and filled some of them with soap and mucilage, and put Miss Lowe's hair in Roddy Bitts's overcoat.

No; look me in the eye, Carlie! They were all shouting that silly thing he started.

Didn't he do it ?" Carlie cast down thoughtful eyes.

"I wouldn't like to tell, Miss Rennsdale," he said.