But they knew the way well, so the want of light did hot bother them.

They crossed the parade ground on a run and made directly for the road leading to the Stanhopes' cottage.
"I reckon it will be quite a surprise for Mrs.Stanhope and Dora," said Tom, after they had told Sam of what had happened in the school-room.
"They won't be looking for us." "I know they'll treat us well," said Dick.
"To be sure they will--especially after all we did for them on the Lakes," put in Sam.

"But let me tell you, I am curious to know how this thing is going to end." "I think Mr.Grinder will get the worst of it," returned Tom confidently.

"He must know he was doing wrong to put you in that icy storeroom and poor Tubbs in the stone cell.

How did you make out with Tubbs in the closet ?" "Oh, he became quite friendly, and we decided to let the past drop.