[Frank Merriwell’s Reward by Burt L. Standish]@TWC D-Link bookFrank Merriwell’s Reward CHAPTER XVII 18/22
He doesn't dream that I would do such a thing." "I think he does, or he wouldn't have locked you in.
If he had trusted you, there would have been no need of that." "True," she admitted. "And I shall be a living lie, just as you were, Buck, when you made me think I knew all about that _Crested Foam_ affair.
So you see I am not much better than you were, if any.
But you will never deceive me about anything again, will you, Buck ?" "Never!" the Kansan asserted. "And if you should find out who told father ?" "I'll punch his head." "And get into more trouble? You mustn't!" "I know who it was.
Don Pike did that, I'm certain, and if I don't pay him for it, I allow it will be because I don't get a chance." "Don't get into more trouble!" she begged. "There won't be any trouble--for me!" Her fear of discovery was so great that she would not remain out long, but crept back into the house and up to her room.
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