“Wait a minute, Mrs. Morse,” cried Laura. “Here come Chet and the boys.”
“The boys!” chorused the other girls.
“What has your brother to do with this affair?” asked Mrs. Morse, wonderingly.
“I saw Chet wig-wagging a little while ago, and I answered and read his message. He is bringing over a gentleman from Albany—a lawyer—to see Professor Dimp and the young man who has been in hiding so long. I think something important is going to happen,” said Laura, complacently. “Do let the Barnacle keep the sheriff up in that tree for a little while longer.”
CHAPTER XXV
“QUITE ALL RIGHT”
One amazing thing was happening after another. The girls of Central High could scarcely keep up with the several happenings. On top of Laura’s statement the platform before the cook-tent heaved mightily, and a man’s head and shoulders appeared.
Lil shrieked again. Even Mrs. Morse stepped back in surprise. The young man continued to push his way out, and finally climbed to his feet.