Spencer joined in Frank’s merriment.
“He had washed the broken eggs from his clothes, and that is why they were so wet,” declared Kent.
“Where are those fellows now?”
“They’re gone.”
“Gone? Where?”
“I don’t know where, but they ordered a carriage as soon as they reached the hotel, and it did not take them long to pack up and get out. I am inclined to think they are gone for good.”
“Which may prove a lucky thing for them.”
“I rather fancy so, as I should have called Radford to account for annoying my sister. Wasn’t he the spy you caught?”
“He was,” nodded Frank.
“I fancied as much when I saw him with Harlow. You have done Blue Cove Academy a great service to-day, Mr. Merriwell. We did not suspect Harlow. As for Radford, he has been here but a few days. It must be that he is a member of the Alexandria Athletic Club, although we did not know it. I didn’t think those fellows up there would resort to such low tricks; but they are bound to beat us this year and win back the title of champions, which they lost last year. They have money, and I understand they are betting heavily that they will win.”