CHAPTER XVI.
PAUL RAINS.
The short, dark days of winter had brought about changes in Fardale Academy.

Drills had been discontinued, and, except for weekly inspections and occasional guard duty, there were no formations under arms.

The hours for study were longer, as also were the lessons.

Some of the plebes were negligent and regardless of the fact that the January examinations were close at hand, while others were "boning" steadily, doing their level best to stand well in their classes.
For all of his mischievous disposition, Frank was studying enough to hold his own in his class, and he was looked on favorably by his instructors.

He was magnetic, and had a winning way, so that he made many friends, always among the better class at the school.