“Bub-bub-by Jinks! he’s gug-going to own up!”
“Oh, you do?” exclaimed Sterndale. “Well, what do you know about it?”
“I know who did it,” declared Don.
“No doubt about that,” muttered Mayfair.
“Who was it?” demanded Dick, watching Scott closely.
Just then footsteps sounded outside and the door opened.
“That fellow there!” rang out Don’s clear voice, as his finger was pointed accusingly at Dolph Renwood, who stood in the doorway.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHARGE AND COUNTERCHARGE.
Don’s bold accusation astounded those who heard it, for it was wholly unexpected. Renwood seemed amazed, Mayfair and Chatterton sprang to their feet, and Sterndale uttered an exclamation.
“He’s the sneak who did the dirty work!” cried the doctor’s son. “He can’t deny it! He slashed those suits and destroyed that football!”