"I know you can!" assured Cateye, "You don't need any body guard, but my motto is, 'Keep out of trouble,' and that's why I want you to stick by me close. Savvy? Come on, let's go down to dinner."
As the two boys entered the dining room everyone at the tables arose as if by pre-arrangement, while Curns yelled: "Now fellows, let her go! Rah, rah, rah! Rah, rah, rah! Rube, Rube, Rube!"
Much good natured laughter followed and Judd took his seat awkwardly, face flushed with embarrassment.
"Do you know my sister Norah?" some student shouted.
"No, I don't, but Dyna-mite!" another replied.
More laughter followed.
Suddenly there was a second commotion. Every head turned toward the door. Benz was entering.
"Behold, the conquered hero comes!" noised Curns.
All eating stopped. Benz hesitated at the threshold, glowering defiantly up and down the tables. One eye was still badly swollen and colored a glossy black. His nose looked sadly mis-shapen. In all he presented a glorious spectacle.
"Oh you shiner!" cried some student from a far corner of the room.