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four chums watched Boswell go down the steps and get into a waiting auto, the maid, meanwhile, regarding them half curiously, for she knew them well, from frequent visits.

"Some class to him," remarked Sid.

"Yes, he's finding his way here all right," added Tom.

"Well, it's a free country," added Phil. "He came to see Ruth, if I'm any judge."

"And got turned down," added Frank.

"I wonder if the girls are really out?" ventured Tom.

"I'll see If the young ladies are in," remarked the maid. She did not have to ask which young ladies were meant.

She returned shortly to say that, while it was almost too late for visitors. Miss Philock had consented that the four chums could see their friends for ten minutes.

"Say, what's gotten into the old Ogress—she's so pleasant to us?" Sid wanted to know.