"I have a special reason." And at Max's look of surprise he told something of what had happened.
"If Koswell is that mean he ought to be exposed," said Max.

"I don't blame him for playing a trick on old Sharp, but to lay the blame on Tom--why, that's different." "Will you come along ?" "If you want me to." "I don't want to drag you into trouble, Max." "I dink I can take care of myself," answered the German-American student.
The pair passed around to the rear of the spot where Flockley and his cronies were located.

Here was a heavy clump of brushwood, so they were able to draw quite close without being seen.
The talk was of a general character for a while, embracing football and other college sports, and Songbird was disappointed.

But presently Jerry Koswell began to chuckle.
"I can't help but think of the way I put it over Tom Rover," he exclaimed.

"I'll wager old Sharp will make him suffer good and proper." "Maybe they'll suspend Rover," said Bart Larkspur.