“Yes, sir, it is—and we can prove it by several boys,” put in Pepper.
“It would seem that Ritter is responsible for many wrongdoings,” mused the master of the school.
“He’s a bad egg,” said Andy. “My own opinion is that he ought to be expelled.”
“We’ll see about that later. Now tell me all you know.”
Andy and Pepper related what they had heard, and then several other boys were called in.
An hour later Captain Putnam sent for Reff Ritter. The moment the bully entered the office he knew that something had gone wrong.
“I have had some very bad reports about you, Ritter,” said the master sternly. “I have a mind to expel you on the spot.”
“What for?” asked Ritter. His voice shook as he spoke.
“For doing some very wicked and mean things.”
“I—I haven’t done anything, sir.”