“Look out!”
The warning came from old Dan just as Dunton leaped onto Frank’s shoulders.
Merry was crushed to the floor, but Dan Lee rushed forward and caught Dunton by the collar, dragging him off his intended victim.
Up to his feet shot Frank, and he caught hold of his enemy.
“Open the door!”
Lee hastened to do so, and Merriwell lost no time in throwing Dunton out of the dressing room, being unable to resist the temptation to give him a boost with his toe.
The fellow was sent sprawling, his undignified exit being witnessed by several members of the company.
Frank turned back and gathered up such of the contents of the box as he could, and then resumed the work of making up.
He did it rapidly, closely watched by old Dan. In a very short time Frank had finished.
“There,” he said, turning to be inspected, “now I will listen to your suggestions, Mr. Lee.”