It belongs to a friend of mine, who wants me to recover his property." "Well ?" "You can aid me, as you room with Merriwell." "Jupiter!" thought Bart.

"I wonder if the mysterious ring is the piece of property Snell means ?" It was with no little difficulty that Hodge held himself in check; but he did not wish Snell to become alarmed, and so he quietly asked: "What is this piece of property ?" "It is something Merriwell wears every day.

I suppose he takes it off occasionally.

That would give you your chance.

Mind you, it is not rightfully his, but it belongs to my friend, so there is no harm in taking it to restore it to its proper owner.