are the two and you will see that we are right," answered Dave.

"I will," answered the doctor; and a little later he set off for
Oakdale in his buggy, going alone.

The boys walked down to the gymnasium, resolved to keep out of all
classes until the matter had been settled. They had impressed it on
Doctor Clay's mind that either Job Haskers must leave the school or
they would do so.

It was nearly noon when the master of Oak Hall came back, driving
slowly and looking very thoughtful. The boys met him at the entrance
to the grounds and he told them to come to the office, and closed the
door carefully behind them.

"You were right," he said, almost brokenly. "I have been deceived by
this--this--I do not know what to call him! It will make a great stir
when the truth is known--and it will hurt the school," he added, with
a sigh.

"Why should we make a stir about it?" asked Dave, quickly. "Let him
go, that is all we ask. He can resign."

"No, the truth must come out," was the firm reply. "He shall not
shelter himself behind you, even for the benefit of the school. I have
already told the authorities the facts in the case. If they wish to
arrest him they can do so, and you may appear against him, if you
wish."

"When will you tell him?" asked Phil, as there came a brief pause.

"At once! And I wish you to be present and hear what is said,"
returned Doctor Clay. He rang a bell and a servant appeared. "Tell Mr.
Haskers to come here immediately."

There was silence after this, the boys not knowing what to say, and
the master of the school being busy with his thoughts. Presently the
door opened and Job Haskers came in, with a look of curiosity on his
face.

"You sent for me, Doctor?" he inquired.

"I did, Mr. Haskers," was the cold reply. "I want your resignation,
and I want it at once!"

The master of Oak Hall had gotten to his feet and the two men stood
facing each other. Doctor Clay had his jaw set, and never had the
students seen him look so determined. He was no longer a kindly
schoolmaster, he was a judge, and a stern judge at that.

"You--you want my resignation?" faltered Job Haskers.

"Yes, and at once."

"Why?"

"Because you are not fit to teach here--you are not fit to teach
anywhere!" thundered the doctor. "I want your resignation, and then I
want you to leave just as soon as you possibly can."

"But--but--I want you to explain. I want----"

"It is not necessary for me to explain, Haskers. Y