"That would just suit me."
"I'll think it over," answered his big brother slowly.
After supper found most of the cadets indoors, for the night
promised to be cold. About half of the boys remained in the
library, while the others betook themselves to their rooms.
"Well?" queried Tom, as he approached Dick on the stairs.
"I'm ready, Tom," answered his brother.
"But be careful, or we'll be spotted."
Like a pair of ghosts they glided up the front stairs, along the
broad hallway, and down the stairs in the rear. The door was
unlocked, and they passed into the yard.
"Let us take Peleg Snuggers into our confidence," whispered Tom.
"For a quarter I am certain he'll let us have one of the captain's
nags."
"You can test him if you wish," answered Dick, who was doubtful.
Peleg Snuggers was found in the harness room' shining up some
buckles by the aid of a stable lantern.
"Hullo, Peleg -- working rather late," was Tom's greeting.
"Yes, sir -- got behind," answered the utility man. "What brought
you here?"
"I want a horse, Peleg. Which one can I have?"
"A horse! Did the captain send you?"
Instead of replying Tom held out a silver quarter.
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