Which made all the pupils look solemn, except Betsey Short, who giggled.

And Shocky wanted to.

And Mirandy cast an expiring look at Ralph.

And if the teacher was not love-sick, he certainly was sick of Mirandy's love.
[Illustration: HANK BANTA'S IMPROVED PLUNGE BATH] When school was "let out," Ralph gave Hank every caution that he could about taking cold, and even lent him his overcoat, very much against Hank's will.

For Hank had obstinately refused to go home before the school was dismissed.
Then the master walked out in a quiet and subdued way to spend the noon recess in the woods, while Shocky watched his retreating footsteps with loving admiration.