It was close to one o'clock, and the High School not far away.

So, full of ire, Mrs.Cantwell started down to her husband's place of employment.
Once school let out for the day, a quarter of a thousand members of the student body went off, full of glee, to spread the news of the joke.

As they hurried along many of the students noticed that Mrs.Cantwell was standing not far from the gate and that, at her feet, lay her husband's black satchel.

Several of the students were quick to wonder what this new phase of the matter meant.
After school was dismissed Fred Ripley remained behind, strapping several books together.

Then, as he passed the principal's desk, he remarked: "I suppose, Mr.Cantwell, that some of the students thought that a very funny trick that was played on you this morning.