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Rh The bottles were taken from the case and secreted in a number of the beds, and the case itself was turned upside down, covered with a cloth, and made to look like a footstool. This done, Phil and Ben were introduced to each other; and a little later the newcomer was introduced to Buster Beggs, Sam Day, Shadow Hamilton, and half a dozen other students who made up the occupants of dormitories No. 11 and No. 12. All seemed to like Ben, and the latter soon felt quite at home among them.

The message had been sent to Job Haskers, and immediately after supper the assistant teacher arrayed himself in his best and hurried away.

"He'll be mad when he learns he has been fooled," said Phil. "But he'll have to make the best of it."

"What did you write to him?" asked Roger, for Phil had been the one to pen the note.

"Told him that a young lady who was much interested in him wished to have an interview," answered Phil. "He was to meet her at the railroad station not later than ten o'clock. She would wear a white rose pinned to her dress. It was great to see Haskers swallow the bait," and Phil chuckled, while some of the others laughed outright.

"If he finds you out he'll kill you," said Buster Beggs.