"I am no readair of ze mind," replied the Frenchman.
"I'll bet it is one of Jack Ranger's tricks," said Adrian. "It is just like him."
"Are you sure you had no hand in it?" asked Mr. Grimm suspiciously, turning to Bagot.
"You don't think I'd risk another suspension with graduation so near, do you?" asked Bagot.
"I guess you're innocent this time," admitted Mr. Grimm unwillingly.
"If I discover who did this I'll settle with him."
"You've got to catch 'em first," murmured Sam.
"Well I guess I'll go," went on Mr. Grimm.
"I have been insult, I demand satisfaction," said Mr. Socrat, drawing himself to his full height and glaring at the other teacher. "Will you name a friend, sir, to whom I can send my representative?"
"You—you don't mean to fight a duel, do you?" asked Professor Grimm, nervously.
"Of a certainly yes! I have been struck! I have been insult! I must have ze satisfaction!"