“And that’s what he would do,” interposed Dawson. “I say it won’t do any harm for some of us to go over to Rector’s and see what’s up. In the meantime, you three boys keep your mouths closed about what Mrs. Farelli told you.”
To their disappointment, none of the freshmen were invited to become members of the party that went to Lumberport, but they trailed along, nevertheless; and when they trooped into the tobacco store which the janitor had appointed as a rendezvous, they were surprised to see Elmer Craven and Pud Snooks talking with Tony.
Their amazement, however, was nothing compared to that of the two students of Rivertown High when they discovered the presence of their schoolmates.
“Didn’t know you boys would dare come into a cigar store,” growled Elmer, scowling.
“So that’s why you selected it for your meeting place with Tony?” retorted Dawson, and then, ignoring the presence of the rich boy, the leader of the Kappa Phis turned to the janitor.
“Tony, I want you tell me which of the Pi Etas it was who broke the stuff last night?”
“It was this young man, here,” returned the Italian, nodding toward Harry.
“What do you mean?” demanded the accused boy, his face blanching. “I wasn’t anywhere near the schoolhouse last night. Just as soon as the fun was over at the chapter room, I went home—and to bed.”
“I can vouch for the going home part of it,” declared Jerry.
“And so can I,” added Paul.