“The cannons belong to the college,” said Dr. Drayton severely, “and the college authorities were the proper persons to take steps in the matter. We had already begun action for their recovery when this disorderly demonstration took place.”
Ray had nothing more to say.
“Young gentlemen, you may go now,” continued the president. “You will please present yourselves at my house this evening, when I will acquaint you with the action of the faculty in this matter.”
We bowed, and were shown out of the room by Mr. Dikes.
CHAPTER XIV
THE PENALTY
No sooner were we outside than Ray turned to me and laid his hand on my shoulder.
“Forgive me, Harry, for doubting you a single moment,” he said.
“Certainly,” I answered; “I don’t wonder at your doubts, for appearances were dead against me.”
“What was I to think?” he continued. “The only evidence for summoning me was the match box which I had given you. Then when Dr. Drayton spoke about information obtained from you, what could I——”