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“Bernard Brooks!” he ejaculated.

“Yes, Professor Puffer. What can I do for you?”

CHAPTER XXVI. PROFESSOR PUFFER ONCE MORE.

“What brings you here, Bernard Brooks?” demanded Professor Puffer sternly. “You have no business in Mr. Cunningham’s room.”

“I am in the employ of Mr. Cunningham,” said Bernard.

“How can that be? You are too young to be his valet.”