"We've simply played a clever trick on Dodge and Bayliss.

As our excuse we could point out a trick they palmed off on us earlier in the day.

We'd be quits.
You needn't fear Dodge.

Never, since that time when he got so awfully beaten over the assault charge he made against me, has he felt that he wanted to face me in court again." "You fellows wait here, and don't be worried if I don't come back soon," interposed Darry suddenly.
"What are you going to do ?" demanded Tom Reade.
But Dave had slipped away.

When he chose to be as mysterious as that, Dick Prescott knew better than to question his chum.
Rapidly the work of straightening camp proceeded.