CHAPTER VII
A NEW ENGAGEMENT
Harry was not a little relieved at his narrow escape. He did not propose to be taken captive without making a strong resistance; but still, in a struggle with Mr. Fox and Joel, he felt that he would be considerably at a disadvantage.
“I am much obliged to you for saving me, Professor Hemenway,” he said.
“You are quite welcome. So you didn’t like old Fox?”
“Not much.”
“He doesn’t appear to like you any better.”
“There isn’t much love lost between us,” returned Harry, laughing.
“How do you like the boy?”