"Sure. Here's a long piece in the paper about it."
"Are they dead?" asked Tom.
"No, but it says it's doubtful if they'll get better. I say, I s'pose he'll make another row now, and charge some of us fellows with doing it," and Jack pored over the item.
"Why will he?" asked Tom.
"Because—Oh, just on general principles I fancy. Or he may find another school pin. I guess I'll put mine in a safe deposit box—when I find it," and Jack laughed, but there was no mirth in his voice.
"When you find it," repeated Bert. "Why—er—I thought you———"
Again he subsided, as Jack kicked him under the table, and an embarrassing pause was broken by the ringing of the supper gong.
CHAPTER XIV
SAM HELLER'S EVIDENCE
"Young gentlemen, I have a serious matter to bring before you. A very serious matter, involving not only the personal honor and reputation of every student here, but the school itself. I must ask for your close attention."