8 lay two students, while another sat on a stool between them.

Their occupation was sufficient evidence that they belonged to "our fellows," for they were shaking props for money, on a stool between the bunks.

As Shuffles and Wilton approached, they picked up the props and the stakes, and drew back into their beds.
"It's Shuffles," said Philip Sanborn.

"How did you get out ?" "Worked out," replied Shuffles, gayly.
"You don't mean to say you broke jail ?" "No; that would have been too much trouble.

There was an easier way, and I took that." "How was it ?" "Why, I soft-sawdered the parson, and he soft-sawdered Lowington." "It's all right; go ahead with the game," said Lynch, as he produced the props again.
Sanborn placed the money on the stool, consisting of two quarters in fractional currency.