Herring flushed crimson, however, and looked guilty, throwing the paper on the ground with an angry exclamation and walking hurriedly off the campus.
“That’s one of the fellows if not the principal one,” said Harry to Jack with a triumphant tone. “I have always suspected him.”
“Suspicion is not proof, Harry,” answered Jack, “and we must have more evidence before we can convict him.”
“Just wait till we do, then. I wouldn’t be in his slippers at the time, not for a hundred dollars!”
CHAPTER XV
FUN AND EXCITEMENT
The new number of the Gazette was liked by all the boys with a few exceptions, which were to be expected and nowhere was anything but praise heard in regard to Jack Sheldon’s first appearance as an editor for the disaffected ones were wise enough to remain quiet after the first outbreak of disapproval.
“Herring will keep still,” said Dick to a few of his chief cronies who were in the secret. “He does not understand just how the thing happened, but he knows that he is suspected and will keep under cover for a time. Don’t say anything to arouse his suspicions.”
“I came pretty near letting the cat out of the bag,” laughed Harry, “but I will be careful after this.”