omes known that he's out on bail on a theft charge.

"Then there's that news about Mortimer. And to think that he's known all
along that he might have to leave Yale, yet he's been going on and
living as if his father's millions were in a safe deposit box. I
wonder----By Jove!" exclaimed Andy, leaping up. "I never thought of
that. Why not? If he needs money----"

His train of thought was interrupted by a knock on his door, which had
swung shut as Bob Hunter went out.

"Come in!" invited Andy, and he started as Mortimer Gaffington slid in.
Andy gave him a quick glance, but either Mortimer was a good actor, or
he did not feel his father's loss of money, providing the news Mrs.
Blair had sent her son was correct.

"Hello, Andy," greeted Gaffington, as he slumped into an easy chair.
"Where's Dunk?"

"I don't know. Bob Hunter was just in looking for him. Make yourself at
home--he may be in soon." In spite of his dislike of Gaffington, and his
fear lest he influence Dunk for evil, Andy could do no less than play
the part of host.

"Thanks, I will stay for a while," answered Mortimer. "Been looking for
thieves again?" he asked, noting the bat in Andy's hand. He referred to
the time when Andy and his two friends had sought an intruder down the
corridor, and had only found Mortimer delving in a storeroom.

"No, not this time," laughed Andy. "But the freshman team is going to
get together, so I thought I'd get out my fishing tackle, so to speak."

"I see. I guess the varsity indoor practice will start soon. Say, what's
this I hear about someone being arrested for the quadrangle thefts?"

"It's true enough," replied Andy, looking sharply at his visitor. "Link
Bardon was arrested, and Dunk and I got him bailed out."

"You did!" cried Mortimer, almost jumping from the chair.

"Why, was there anything strange in that?" asked Andy, in surprise.

"I should think so!" exclaimed Mortimer, sharply. "Here the whole
college has been upset by a lot of robberies, and your own roommate
loses a valuable watch. Then, as soon as the thief is arrested, you
fellows go on his bail! Strange? Well, I should say so!"

"I didn't say we went on his bond," spoke Andy, quietly. "Dunk and I
only got him a lawyer who arranged for it. But I don't believe Link is
guilty."

"Well, that's a matter of opinion," said Mortimer, and there was anger
in his voice. "Of course, though, if he's your friend you do right to
stick up for him."

"Yes," agree