CHAPTER XXVII
IN DISGRACE
Still dizzy from the effects of the strange vapor, the students were driven rapidly over the country roads in the direction of Brill College. The fresh air served to make them feel a little better, but all were far from clear headed when ushered into the presence of Doctor Wallington.
"We have brought them back with us, sir," said Professor Sharp stiffly.
The president of the college gazed keenly at the Rovers and Stanley. They looked at him in return, but blinked and swayed as they did so.
"I will listen to the story," said Doctor Wallington, turning to the two instructors, and his voice had a hard tone to it that did not augur well for the students.
Thereupon Professor Sharp told how he had received an anonymous note stating that the
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