Chapter 14 JOEL.

Joel threw down his books in an uneasy way. "I must give it up; there's no other way," he exclaimed.

"Halloo, Joe!"

"You here?" cried Joel, whirling in surprise. "Come out of your hole,

Dave," peering into the niche between the book-shelves and the bed.

"What are you prowling in there for?"

"Oh! my cuff-button rolled in here somewher