HO! FOR THE WEST!
For a few seconds there was the sound of a confused stumbling about.
Blows were struck, but they seemed to land on desks and tables.
Mingled with them were the murmurs of strong French and German words,
and the heavy breathing of the two teachers.
Then, as the door at the farther end of the room opened, allowing light from the hall to come in, a voice asked:
"What's the matter?'
"Matter enough! I am terrible insult!" exclaimed Mr. Socrat from behind a table where he was crouching.
"I must be apologized by alretty!" muttered Mr. Garlach, in deep tones.
"What is this all about?" demanded Dr. Mead, who had made the first inquiry. "What does it mean?"
"Ach! I vill tell you!" spoke the German teacher.
"I will leave at once razzer zan stay where he iss!" came from the
Frenchman.
"Come to my office," said Dr, Mead. "I am afraid it's another of the boys' pranks."