"Have you two been fighting?" he demanded.
"We were only boxing a bit, sir," answered Baxter, before Tom
could speak. "No harm intended, sir."
"You were making a good deal of noise," answered George Strong
dryly. "What have you to say, Rover?"
"I have this to say, Mr. Strong," answered Tom boldly. "I would
like to interview Captain Putnam without delay."
"Don't you dare --" began Baxter, when a wave of the teacher's
hand cut him, short.
"About what, Rover?"
"About this affair, and about Baxter, sir. I am not a telltale,
but certain things have happened which I think Captain Putnam
should know for his own sake and for the reputation of his
school."
"You -- you imp!" hissed Baxter. He wanted to spring at Tom, but
now George Strong caught him and held him fast.
"Baxter, you had best come with me -- and you too, Rover."
"To see Captain Putnam?" queried Tom.
"Yes."
"I don't want to go," blustered the bully. "Let Rover tell his
yarn -- I don't care. It will be only another of his lies."
"Then you shall go to the guardroom," said the teacher. "Rover,
you may go to see the captain alone."
"I will sir -- at once," and Tom made away.
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