Here was news indeed! "When did you learn of this, Fred ?" asked Dale.
"Just a few minutes ago.

Mumps told me, and Paxton told Frank Barringer.
Ritter, Coulter and Paxton went to the office to report.

Mumps said Ritter was as mad as hops.

Ritter's watch was only a silver affair, but he says it came down to him from his grandfather and was valuable as an heirloom." "Well, this is certainly getting interesting," was Pepper's comment.

"If that thief isn't caught he'll end up by cleaning out the whole school." "After this, I am going to hide my valuables," said Dale.
"Ditto here," cried Stuffer.