“Dan.”
“Why didn’t he get sick then?”
“Because we let Walter have the glass intended for Dan.”
“I’d like to know who put any such stuff as that into your heads!” said Gus savagely. “I’d show him——”
The angry young giant stopped abruptly as his eyes fell upon little Carlton Hall who, with great pride, was walking beside Dan. As the glance of Gus fell upon him, Carlton slunk back in terror and clutched Dan by the arm.
“It might help to clear up matters a little if you would kindly explain how it was that Walter happened to be sick after he took the glass which was intended for Dan,” said Ned bitterly.
“There isn’t any use in my saying a word,” declared Gus as he turned away. “You wouldn’t believe me under oath.”
“That’s right!” said Smith, who had not known of the plot, and his surprise and anger were consequently greater.
Gus turned abruptly and for a moment the boys believed he was about to attack Smith, but if that was in his mind he evidently thought better of his purpose as he became aware of the unfriendly glances of all in the group.
“We haven’t come to the end yet,” called Ned as Gus departed.