"
"He struck me first, Mr. Tetlow," put in Bert. "I am sure all of the
boys will say the same."
"Hem! Bert, you can go to your classroom. I will talk to you after
school this afternoon."
Somewhat relieved Bert left the office and walked to the classroom,
where the other pupils eyed him curiously. It was hard work to put his
mind on his lessons, but he did his best, for he did not wish to miss in
any of them and thus make matters worse.
"What did the principal do?" whispered the boy who sat next to him.
"Hasn't done anything yet," whispered Bert in return.
"It was Danny's fault," went on the boy. "We'll stick by you."
At noontime Bert walked home with Nan, feeling very much downcast.
"Oh, Bert, what made you fight?" said his twin sister. "I told you not
to."
"I couldn't help it, Nan. He told everybody that you were afraid of the
ghost."
"And what is Mr. Tetlow going to do?"
"I don't know. He told me to stay in after school this afternoon, as he
wanted to talk with me."
"If he expels you, mamma will never get over it."
"I know that, Nan. But--but--I couldn't stand it to have him yelling
out, 'Afraid of a ghost!'"
After that Nan said but little.
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