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 "Yes, and I am glad you spoke of that," said Mr. Rodd quickly, rubbing his hands, much pleased that he had a chance to impart some Latin information. "Quis indefinite is found in the following compounds: aliquis—someone; si quis, if any; ne quis, lest any; ecquis, num quis, whether any. I am very glad you brought that up. I will speak of it in class to-morrow. But I must go now."

The boys began to breathe easier and Teeter, who had been whispering declensions to himself, left off.

"Oh, by the way," spoke the Professor, as if he had just thought of it: "I don't mind you boys studying together, if you don't stay up too late. But it is better to ask permission. However, I will speak to Dr. Fillmore about it, and it will be all right from now on. I am pleased that some of my students are so painstaking. I wish more were."

With a bow he left them and they tried not to give way to their exultation until he was far down the corridor.

"Say, talk about pulling off a stunt! We did it all right!" exclaimed Joe.

"I should say yes," agreed the others.