CHAPTER XIV
THE MYSTERY OF A BRACELET
“We have been wondering why you didn’t come and pay us a visit,” said Flossie, tossing back her curly hair.
“Well, you see, we have been very busy with our studies,” answered Pepper, before his chums could speak. “We’ve been thinking about coming, I can assure you.”
“I heard down in Cedarville that you had a bowling contest with the Pornell Academy team,” said Laura. “I understand that you won.” And she smiled brightly.
“I wasn’t in that,” answered Jack. “But Andy was, and he made a fine score, too.”
“Oh, the other fellows did as well as I did,” said the acrobatic youth, modestly.
“I am so glad you beat the Pornell boys,” exclaimed Flossie. “Do you know, I think some of them too horrid for anything!” And she drew down the corners of her pretty mouth.
“Oh, yes, we remember Roy Bock and his crowd,” answered Pepper. “I trust they haven’t annoyed you lately.”
“Oh, the most of them keep their distance now,” said Flossie.
“Flossie has had trouble with one of the boys,” went on Laura. She turned to her sister. “Shall I tell them about it?”