Another pillow was sent at Roger in return; and in a moment a so-called “Oak Hall pillow fight” was in full progress in the room, pillows, blankets, books, and various other objects flying in all directions. Then Phil got Roger down on one of the beds and was promptly hauled off by Dave, 172 and in a moment more the three youths were rolling over and over on the floor.
Suddenly there sounded a knock on the door.
“Hello! Who is that?” cried Dave; and at once the three youths scrambled to their feet, readjusting their clothing as they did so.
“Oh, Dave, such a noise!” came from his sister. “What in the world are you doing in there?”
“We are only bidding Phil good-bye,” answered the brother, sweetly.
CHAPTER XVIII
THE CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMINATION
As the days went by, and Dave and Roger continued to prepare themselves for the examination which was rapidly approaching, the authorities did all they could to locate Ward Porton and his confederate. Diligent inquiries were made concerning the identity of the man who had occupied the room at Lamont with the former moving-picture actor, and it was finally discovered that he was Tim Crapsey, a fellow already wanted by the police for several crimes.