CHAPTER VI.
NOT GUILTY At that Hugh, having finished his work in connection with the care of his tame pets, turned around and faced his chum.
"On my part, Thad," he was saying, quietly but sincerely, "I'm getting to be hopeful of Nick.

I honestly believe that fellow has seen a great light.

I think he's made up his mind to turn over a new leaf and redeem his rotten past.

And I want to say here and now it's up to every boy in Scranton High to treat him decently while he's still fighting his old impulses of evil.

I know I shall let him feel I believe in him, until he does something to forfeit my esteem." "That's just like you, Hugh; and I guess the rest of us ought to be ashamed to throw any stumbling block in the way of a chap who is trying to get out of his old rut.