For a moment it seemed as if it would soar into the air, but again with a dull crash it descended and vanished.
"Boys," said the doctor hoarsely, "I confess I--I am puzzled!" "I--I wonder," said Dell, "if I ever dare go and see what it is.

I say, M-m-organ, would you g-g-go with me--for the d-d-doctor's sake ?" "Oh, Dell! I'm afraid.

But--yes, I'll try." "Brave boys!" said the doctor, never taking his eyes off the spot where the ghost last vanished.
The two boys stole forward on tiptoe, holding one another's arms; then suddenly they broke into a rush straight for the sign-post.
There was a loud shriek as the white figure rose up to meet them.
"Bilk, you idiot, cut back for your life! here's the doctor! We were only having a lark with you.

Do cut your sticks, and slip in quietly, and it'll be all right.

Look alive, or we're all three done for!" The ill-starred Bilk needed no further invitation.