Well, we followed your route to Brunswick, where we ascertained how Tom had conducted.

In a week he established a very bad reputation there; but nothing could be found to implicate you.

The squire testified to your uniform good behavior, and especially to your devotion to your mother.
In short, we procured your pardon, and hastened with it to the State Reform School.
"On our arrival, we learned, to our surprise and regret, that you had escaped from the institution on the preceding evening.

Every effort was made to retake you, but without success.

Ah, Bobby, you managed that well." "They didn't look in the right place," replied Bobby, with a smile, for he began to feel happy again.
"By the permission of the superintendent, Squire Lee and myself examined Tom Spicer.