“What’s the matter, boys?” he asked, looking keenly from Andy to Herbert.
CHAPTER II.
HERBERT CONSIDERS HIMSELF INSULTED.
Both boys were surprised to see Dr. Euclid, for it was ten minutes before his usual hour of coming.
It happened, however, that he had had occasion to go to the post office to deposit an important letter, and as it was so near the hour for commencing school, he had not thought it worth his while to go home again.
“What’s the matter, boys?” repeated the doctor.
Herbert Ross, who was still fuming with anger, saw a chance to get the janitor into trouble, and answered, spitefully:
“That boy has insulted me!”
“How did he insult you?” inquired Dr. Euclid, rather surprised.
“He seized me, when I wasn’t looking, and laid me down on the dirty floor!” exploded Herbert, looking at Andy as if he would like to wither him with a glance.