Frank, Bart, Ned and Stumpy, four chums who were
seldom separated, went down the street together. As they were passing the
drug store they saw two girls going in.
"There's your sister Alice, Bart," called Ned.
"Yes, and Jennie Smith is with her," added Bart. "Hi, Stumpy! There's a
chance for you. Jennie looked back as if she wanted you."
At this the other chums laughed, for Fenn was rather "sweet" on the
girls, and Jennie was an especial favorite with him. But Fenn did not
like to have his failing commented on.
"You let up!" he called to Bart. "You're so afraid of the girls you
don't dare speak to 'em!"
"You do enough of that for the four of us put together," joked Ned. "But
come on. Let's hurry, it's almost supper time."
CHAPTER II
A CONSPIRACY REVEALED
By this time the four boys were in front of the drug store, from which
Alice Keene and Jennie Smith came out.
"What were you doing in there? Having a Dutch treat of soda?" asked Bart
of his sister.
"I was taking back some court-plaster I had," replied Alice.
"Court-plaster? For what?"
"I'll not tell you.
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