Frank turned to Jack.
“By Jove!” he exclaimed. “Mike Sullivan is the boss of Fred Forest’s crew!”
“That doesn’t make any difference,” said Jack. “He deserved all he got—and more.”
Then he went away to search for the pretty girl he had defended.
The boys were urged to leave the hall, for it was said Sullivan and Pombere would return as soon as they were patched up; but they showed no fear, and they remained.
Jack danced with Jennie Wren twice, and, when he left, near midnight, he had the satisfaction of seeing her waltzing with Bill.
CHAPTER XXI.
FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.