The Rover Boys in Business - Or, The search for the missing bonds by Edward Stratemeyer
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had lost his cap, and on the top of his head rested a mass of grass
and mud. He came out of the water spluttering and shaking himself. "I won't stand this! I'll have you all arrested!" he gasped. "It was an accident," came from one of the students. "It was not! It was done on purpose!" "Sure! it was done a purpose!" roared old Filbury. "I never seen such goin's on in my life!" "Never mind, you needed a bath, Filbury," shouted one student. And at this there was a laugh. "I am going to report all of you," stormed William Philander. "Look at this suit, it is ruined!" and he held up the sides of his coat to view. The water and mud were dripping profusely from the garment. "Better go down to the gym and get under a shower," suggested Spud. "I am not. I am going to my room," retorted William Philander. And then, of a sudden, he took to his heels, burst through the crowd, and hurried toward one of the college buildings. At the same time, Filbury started to run for one of the stables. "Say, Tom, that was rather rough," remarked Sam, after the two had disappeared. "It sure was, Sam. I didn't think they would run the carriage into the |
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