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ee ment’s thought. “This i is the eaiest place for you. Hk se ) f ‘com poly <a) Bian 5 2 --«~Disowned and Disgraced. sot een Washington; I can’t»postpone the trip later than to-mor- row night. Leaving the theft out of-the question, Deer- foot must be caught and made an example of before the other pupils. There liave been too many escapes, or at- tempted escapes, recently, and I intend to put a stop to it once for all.”’ “It won't be easy to find him, father,”’ aaa Bruce. ‘The cave has about a thousand rooms and passages in it, and all sorts of queer nooks and holes.” “And the young rascal has no light,’’ added ade “He'll get himself hopelessly lost, and starve to death.” “T don’t think it is quite so bad as that,” replied Cap- tain Cameron, “but he has certainly done a foolish thing in taking refuge in the cave. If he counts on escaping in the end he will find himself mistaken. This is the only outlet.” “There is said to be another one, “You remember about the dog “f “Nonsense!” interrupted his father. “That story was never corroborated, and is too doubtful for belief. “Prompt action is needed,” the captain went on, “and I see only one thing to do. Sanders, I will leave you and Marsh here to guard the mouth of the cavern. Keep a sharp watch, and do not stir from your post on any pre- text whatever. I! will return as soon as possible with a > asserted Bruce. search party and lanterns. And 1 will try to get old Toby Gunnison to act as guide. He knows more about the cave than anv man _ living—though that’s not saying much. However, a thorough search of the passage will result in the capture of the fugitive.” “Father, may Steve and I stay here with the men?” asked Bruce. “Our boat is up at the mouth of the run, and we have some lunch in a basket.” | “Yes, you may stay,” replied the captain, after a mo-