"Dick is walking back to the college," said Grace.
"Hi, Dick!" called out Tom to his brother. "Where are you going?"
"Up to my room," answered Dick.
"Yes, but see here—"
"Can't see now. I'll see you later," answered Dick. He waved his cap and bowed. "Good-by, Nellie! Good-by, Grace!" And then he turned on his heel and continued on his way to the dormitory building.
"Well, if this doesn't beat the Chinese!" murmured Tom.
"He must be very angry over something," murmured Nellie.
"I think he might have come and shook hands when he said good-by," said Grace with a pout.
"I think so myself," answered Tom. "Say, do you think it's that girl?" he went on, in his usual blunt fashion.
"It must be," answered Nellie, who was equally frank on all occasions.
"I don't know what else it could be."