"I am glad that he doesn't uphold Jesse Pelter in his actions, Sam."
"More than likely he would be glad to come and see us in order to thank us in person for what we did for him if it were not for his uncle, and the fact that his uncle has aided him. You know the old saying, 'You can't bite the hand that feeds you.'"
"I wonder if he is still in Ashton?"
"We might telephone to the hotel and find out."
Later on this was done, and the boys were informed over the wire that Barton Pelter had left early that morning, taking his automobile with him.
"Well, only one week more of the grind," remarked Sam one morning on arising. "Aren't you glad that the closing day is so near?"
"I think I would feel a little better if I knew how I was coming out with my examinations," returned his brother.
"But, Tom, it won't make any difference to you, if you are not coming back."
"That may be, but, just the same, I would like to get as much credit as possible while I am here."
Some of the examinations had already been held, and others were to come off within the next few days. As a consequence, the majority of the students were exceedingly busy, so that there was little time for recreation.