CHAPTER XXVI.
THE PHANTOM AGAIN.
Both Merriwell and Hodge were so sure they had seen something that they again let themselves out through the window and made a search of the grounds.

The result was the same.

Not a moving form was to be seen.

But as they returned toward the room, they once more heard those mysterious footsteps.
"Stop!" Frank laid a hand on Bart's arm, and both stood still and listened.
"Where does that seem to be ?" "Merry, that's coming from your room! The thing is in your room!" Hodge's voice shook, in spite of himself.
Frank dashed toward the open window.

But before he could reach it, the sounds ceased.