No serious damage was done; but Paul was horrified and frightened half to death at the result of his first essay with explosives.

The boys in the dormitory were only too glad of an excuse for excitement.

They immediately began the usual battle with pillows accompanied with the wildest yells and whoops, until they were suddenly quieted by the entrance of the officials.

No one could find out the culprit, so the investigation was postponed until morning.

Classes were suspended next day.