Bob Held His Breath, for It Was a Startling Sight

Miss Williams waited a moment or two for some one to speak. Then she asked:

“Has any one of the scholars been in the storeroom this morning?”

“Yes, Bob Bouncer,” said a quick voice.

Bob knew that it was Jed Burr who had spoken. He flushed a little, and rose to his feet.

“I was in the storeroom, but it was only for a second, Miss Williams,” he said.

“Then you broke the bottle of ink?”

“No, ma’am, I didn’t,” said Bob.