"They pelted us with soft apples and other things and that started the team to running away.

If it hadn't been for them we would have come to the school in the carryall all safe and sound." "I shall investigate," answered Captain Putnam, briefly.
"Hello!" cried Pepper, a moment later.

He was gazing at Andy's clothing.
"Weren't you wearing a watch and a stickpin ?" "Of course," replied the sufferer.

He put up his hands and felt around.
"Both gone, I declare!" "Did they jounce off when you were riding ?" asked Stuffer.
"They must have! Oh, this is the worst yet!" "Did you lose anything else ?" questioned the young quartermaster.
"I don't know." Andy felt in his pockets.

"Yes, my money is gone--eight dollars in bills!" "Where did you have the bills ?" asked Captain Putnam.
"In this vest-pocket.