“But the poor woman––” began Dave. 75
“Will get her money, never fear. A lawyer has already written about it, and old Haskers says he will pay up. He claims it is all a mistake. But he doesn’t want anybody at Oak Hall to get wind of it.”
There was no time to say more, and evidently neither Phil nor Ben felt in the humor to discuss the affair. The early morning lesson proceeded as usual, but it was noticed that Professor Haskers was much subdued in his manner towards the students.
“Porter and Morr, I wish to speak to you at recess,” said he, coming down to where the two lads sat. “Kindly remain here.”
When the other students had left the classroom the instructor came to our hero and his chum and motioned for them to follow him to a private room close by.
“I wish to speak to you about the lessons you are to make up,” said Job Haskers, after clearing his throat several times. “I understand that you want more time.”
“We would like to have more time, yes,” answered Dave, briefly, and looking the teacher full in the face.
“Can you do the lessons in three weeks?”
“Yes, Mr. Haskers,” said Dave, and Roger nodded his head.
“Then you can take that much time. But, remember, 76 I shall expect you to—to—er—to make up the lessons.”