Mr. Hyde called the attention of the boys by ringing a little bell on his desk, and then mentioned the loss which Farmer Whipple had met with.
"If any scholar knows anything about it, let him signify it."
Frank and Charles raised their hands.
"Frank?"
"I saw a black wallet lying on the bench when we went up after some water."
"Who were with you?"
"Tony and Charles."
"Any one else?"
"No, sir."
"Why did you not take charge of it, and give it to Mr. Whipple?"