"Suppose this man had carried a revolver.

He might easily have turned the tables." "I never stopped to think what he might do, father," said Grace ruefully.

"The honor of the senior class was at stake, and I knew that I had to get that money somehow.

Besides, I had notified Chief Burroughs as to my whereabouts, and sent word for you to wait for me, so he was really cornered, that's why Eleanor locked the door." "Grace, you are incorrigible," sighed her father, "but if ever again you find yourself in a snarl over the rashness of your friends, then remember that I am the wisest person to consult.

It may save you considerable worry, and will be at least a safer method." Nevertheless, he could not refrain from smiling a little as he added, "What do you propose to do with this money ?" "Deposit it in Upton Bank, to-morrow," was Grace's prompt reply.
"And in whose name ?" asked her father.
"In Marian Barber's father," said Grace steadily.