will Shime, and that fake doctor might take it into his head to sue me for slander. No, I'll fight my own battles, and see if I can't corner them on my own hook. But I'll tell Phil and Roger."
Arriving at the school grounds, Dave wondered how he was going to get in without being observed. He tried all the doors, to find each locked.
"If I ring the bell I'll have to explain matters," he said to himself. "I'll see if I can't rouse up some of the fellows."
He walked around to the window of No. 11, and threw several handsful of gravel up against the glass. At first there was no response, but presently the window was raised, and Roger's head appeared.
"Is that you, Dave?" asked the senator's son, in a low voice.
"Yes, Roger. Will you slip down and let me in."
"Sure thing. Will the side door do?"
"Yes."
No more was said, and the window was closed. Dave hurried to the door mentioned, and a moment later Roger opened it, and he entered. Then both hurried upstairs, making as little noise as possible.
"What kept you so long?" asked the senator's son, while Dave was undressing.
"I'll tell you and Phil in the morning," was
