"That? that is Jane."

"Who is Jane?"

"Tim Tyler's sister."

"Old Tim's?"

"Yes, and young Tim's mother."

"Where does she live?"

"O the Tylers all live in the same nest."

"Jane and Aunt Stanshy, then, do not speak to one another," reflected
Charlie.




CHAPTER XI.

THE CLUB IN SPLINTERS.


There is such a thing as a club breaking, going to splinters even. This
sad end of a club was experienced by the Up-the-Ladder Club. It was not a
strange thing, as all human organizations have their ups and downs, and
many have their downs especially.