“Just the same,” came from Frank, “I would give something to have it explained how the watch came in my pocket.”

“Perhaps that will be explained sometime.”

“This is the proper time.”

“Say, fellows,” called one of the freshmen, “are we going to let this business break up the fun? We were getting good and jolly when——”

There was a rush of feet outside, and Silas Blossom came bursting into the room.

“Fellows,” he said, excitedly; “you had better make a sneak, and you must get out by the back way.”

“What is it?” asked several. “What’s the matter?”

“Is it another faculty scare?” demanded Nash.

“No, but the faculty has a spy who is piping us off.”

“Is that it?”