"That counts for a good deal.

Now if a fellow was snowbound and didn't have any grub----" He did not finish but shook his head dolefully.

To Stuffer such a fate was beyond words.
As was to be expected, Ritter and Coulter kept out of the way of Jack and Pepper.

Once the young major met the pair on the stairs, but they simply glared at him and passed on before he could say a word.
During all this time Captain Putnam had been doing his best to solve the mystery concerning the disappearance of Jack's gold watch and chain.
But, though all the hired help and the cadets and teachers were watched and questioned, nothing of importance came to light.

Peleg Snuggers said he had once seen a strange man near the stables, and Captain Putnam wondered if that individual could have sneaked into the school and committed the robbery.
"But if he did that, why didn't he take more ?" he said, in speaking of the matter to George Strong.
"I am sure I don't know, sir," answered the teacher.