t to have som

n to their studies. They had sent letters home, and to the girls, and had received several communications in return. They had

the search had been kept up for Josiah Crabtree, but so far nothing had been heard o

Tom?" asked Sam, throwing dow

y, and I've simply got to do something. Wish there was a hazing on, or som

Dick. "Better get at that theme you've got to write on

n-and I'm going out for it!" answered Tom, and c

lowed. Soon Dick came also, not wishing to be le

leaning and oiling the hardwood floor. They had a box of w

workman, and a bargain was quickly struck, and the fun-lo

oing to do with

t I'll do somethin

gar candy," said Dic

d Tom. "Just the thing! Hurr

m?" asked both

a present of this," was the reply

one to see that new, gir

the way soon. I'll have to hur

hat term by Tubbs and some other students. They met the dud

om. "I hope I ca

, as he and Sam follow

s. It was a dandy-but maybe we can improve

It was tied up with a blue ribbon, but this Tom slipped off with ease

, whipping out his knife. "We

or wax into various shapes to resemble candy. He took out some of th

pencil, which he cracked into tiny lengths. "The candy that

on the girl,"

her last week and the very next day she passed me o

last degree," added Tom. "Maybe this wi

He brought out several dried be

ition I confiscated from a Freshy who

ly beans!" cried Tom. "And cut up that r

was coming back. Instantly Tom shut the candy box, put back the paper covering and ribbon; and then

ep to himself, and when the Rovers went downsta

because her father has rocks, that she is too good to even recognize any of

who was stopping with an aunt who lived not far from Brill. The others were willi

said Spud. "Eats about a barrelful a week, so I un

l she'll be a good one,

attired, in light trousers, dark Prince Albert coat, white vest, spats, and

e some swell!"

Tom. "Keep back, fellows, or he'll spot us!" And h

ded directly for the house at which Miss Clarabel Ruggles was stopping, and the others saw him ascend the

The curtains to the parlor windows were half up, so they could look

me in, attired in an elaborate evening gown. Tubbs at once arose to his feet and, bowing very low, accept

ide heard the young lady cry, the words

t!" murmured Tom, and at thi

ard, don't you know," said Wil

The girl gazed hungrily at th

nswered the dudish

d quickly drew off the ribbon and paper. "Oh, my, how perfectly delicious

Tubbs, as the box was held out. "Ladies fi

as they ate they talked of various thing

-er--" stammered William Philander, and then he came

it, Mr.

-teeth, don't you know!" gasped the stylish s

y, and helped both him and herself. "As you were going to say," she added, with a

?" stammered Wi

dy I have! It tast

e I have!" groaned

candy is it anyway? My teet

dy came in. She looked in wonder at the

el!" cried the young lady

son. "I read in the newspaper only yesterday of some folks being po

tt," spluttered William Philander. "It is some

x and was sampling it. As it chanced to be a piece of

was all right," she added, a moment later. "But this piece! Why, I declare, it tas

oor William Phi

ax, Mr.

mistaken, my de

when I see it. And this is

bel!" murmured

spection, holding the box close to a lamp. "Humph! Rubber bands, beans, slate penci

--" gasped the dudish student.

uggles, haughtily. "One of your college jokes, I

't-I really--" gaspe

irl, sarcastically. "I do not wish it. And allow me to bid you

e it investigated," said Mrs. Garlett. "I don'

dear Mrs.

," she added, and then, in complete bewilderment, poor William Philander rushed out of