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Rh to go into the class you mentioned. I will take you to the proper classroom and introduce you."

Two pupils went with Dave, and all were introduced in a formal way to Job Haskers, who bowed stiffly, and then assigned them to seats. Dave found himself just across the aisle from Roger, which suited him exactly. But behind Dave was Gus Plum, which was not so pleasant. A set of books had been handed over to the boy from the country, and he proceeded to stow these away in his desk.

"So they have put you in this class," whispered Gus Plum. "Didn't know you were so wise."

"I'm too wise to be imposed upon," whispered Dave, in return.

"Don't you get fresh, or there'll be trouble," growled the bully.

"Well, if there is trouble, it will be of your own choosing."

"Silence in the room!" came sharply from Job Haskers. "Those who were talking stand up!"

There was a pause, and then Dave stood up, along with three others. Gus Plum remained seated.

"Hum! Porter, as you are a new pupil, I will excuse you. Pratt, Davis, and Dodd will write the word Silence a hundred times after school hours. We will now turn to our lesson in history for to-day."