The next moment the three burglars at the foot of the stairs put up their hands in token of submission.
* * * * * Badger sat in his room.

His bandaged head ached painfully, but in his heart there was a glow of pleasure.

The surgeon had told him that he would be all right in a day or two, and he had just received a note from Winnie Lee.
"Dear Buck," it read, "I have had a long talk with father.

He says that both you and Merriwell fought like heroes, and that your prompt appearance on the scene no doubt saved his life.

In spite of this, though, he is not willing that I shall receive calls from you.