CHAPTER V 

FUN AND AN EXPLOSION 

Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities. But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape. 

On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday. 

"We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed. Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread. 

"We'll do the thing up brown," said Sam. 

"We must strike higher than that feast we had, last year." 

"Right you are!" came from Tom, "Oh dear, do you remember how we served Mumps that night!" and he set up a roar over the remembrance of the scene. 

Hans Mueller had become one of the occupants of the dormitory, and he was as much, interested as anybody in the preparations for the spread. "Dot vill pe fine!" he said. "I like to have von feast twist a veek, ha I ha! 

"He's a jolly dog," said Tom to Frank. 

"But, say, I've been thinking of having some fun with him before this spread comes off." 

"Let me in on the ground floor," pleaded Frank, who always wok a great interest in Tom's jokes.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who is in a good mood?
2. Who feels happy?
3. 
Q2:
1. Who noticed that Hans Mueller was Jolly?
2. Who took note of Hans' good mood?
3. 
Q3:
1. Who was Tom speaking with?
2. Who was Tom's conversation partner?
3. 
Q4:
1. What day does Dick's birthday fall on?
2. On what day is Dick turning a year older?
3. 
Q5:
1. How much money was raised for Dick's birthday?
2. What amount of money was gathered to celebrate Dick's birthday?
3. 
Q6:
1. What sort of food was purchase?
2. What did the group buy to eat?
3. 
Q7:
1. Was there a nervous person?
2. Did anybody feel anxious?
3. 
Q8:
1. What did the group want to do differently from last year?
2. What change did the group want to make with regards to last year?
3. 
Q9:
1. What had the boys feeling anxious?
2. What was the source of the boys' worry?
3. 
Q10:
1. Was Dan Baxter caught?
2. Had Dan Baxter been apprehended?
3. 
Q11:
1. What gave the boys the impression that the party might not happen?
2. Why did the boys feel like there might not be a party?
3. 
