They came on the other culprit's, who called to John to come and play.

He was not so minded, and was in haste to get through with a disagreeable errand.

As he hesitated, Pole eager to distribute the unpleasant news cried out, "The Squire says that we can't swim in the pool for a week--none of us.

How do you fellows like that ?" "It's mighty mean of him." "What's that ?" said John.

"He was right and you know it.