Dave Porter and His Classmates; Or, For the Honor of Oak Hall

by Edward Stratemeyer

"Of all the fools——" began Link Merwell, and then stopped short as a heavy hand was suddenly laid on his shoulder. "Dave Porter!"

"Merwell, I want to talk to you," said Dave, in a cold, hard tone that caused the big bully to start. "Come with me."

"Oh, Dave——" began Plum, and his face was red from confusion.

"Let me do the talking—and acting, Gus."

"Did you—er—hear what was said?"

"I heard enough. Now, Merwell, come with me."

"Where to?"

"Away from this roadhouse."

"What for?"