He took a few swift, strong
strokes that bore him to shore.
Then, indeed, Martin's wrath and disgust knew no bounds. For
his clothing was as invisible as that of the Central Grammar boys.
Chapter IX
HI MARTIN TRIES TO MAKE TERMS
"Confound that fellow Teall!"
This angry expression slipped past Hi's lips unguardedly.
By this time Dick Prescott was on shore. His quick, keen glances
took in the patent fact that some one had removed all the discarded
clothing from sight.
"So Ted Teall was around here, and you knew that he was going
to take our clothing?" demanded Dick, flashing a searching look
at Hi Martin.
When too late, Hi Martin saw how he had put his foot into the
mess by his indignant exclamation.
"And, knowing that Teall was going to slip away with our clothing,"
Dick went on, "you went into the water and lured us away to the
lower end of the pond. That was what you did to us, was it, Martin?"
Hi shook his head, then opened his mouth to utter an indignant
denial.
"Don't try to fool us," advised Dick bitterly. "Martin, you may
have thought it funny, but it was a mean trick to serve us, and
I am glad that Teall has shown you how little he likes you."
Under ordinary circumstances Ted might have left Hi Martin's clothes
behind.
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