I think he was going to the Hall." "Good enough! I was waiting for him to get back." A few words more followed, and the two boys separated, and Dick hurried to the doctor's office.

Dr.Fremley was ready to leave, and soon the pair were on the way to the Stanhope cottage.
Not wishing to give the Hall a bad name Dick deemed it advisable to say nothing about the fact that Sam had been locked in an ice-cold room without his overcoat or hat, and merely stated that his brother had exposed himself.
"He has a very heavy cold," said the doctor, after an examination.

"If let run, it would have become serious, beyond a doubt; but I feel confident I can check it," and he left some medicine and some plasters.
As soon as the doctor was gone Dick announced his intention of returning to Putnam Academy.

"The captain has got back, and I want to lay the whole case before him, and do it, too while Sam is still sick." "Shall I go along ?" asked Tom.
"No, I'll go alone.

They may need you here on Sam's account." Dick was soon on the way, riding another horse, for the Stanhopes now kept two.