CHAPTER XIV 

GOOD-BYE TO OAK HALL 

"I'll wager Merwell is the maddest boy Oak Hall ever saw!" said Shadow, when the excitement had subsided. 

"Poole is a sneak, and no mistake," said Sam. "I wonder if he'll go and tell old Haskers or Doctor Clay?" 

"He won't dare--for he is afraid we will tell about the fire-crackers," answered Dave. "Yes, he is a sneak." 

"I don't see, now, how I could ever make a friend of him," declared Gus Plum. "Now, in one way, I like Merwell--he's a fighter and he doesn't care who knows it." 

"Yes, but he's got a wicked temper," observed Roger. "He reminds me of Nick Jasniff. They would make a team." 

"Where did he come from, anyway?" questioned Messmer. 

"From some ranch out West. His father is a big cattle-owner. He is used to life in the open air, and one of the fellows says he can ride like the wind." 

"We must watch him," declared Phil. 

"I can't do that--since I am going away," answered Dave. "I'll have to leave you chaps to fight it out." 

"Do you think they'll come back or send Haskers?" asked Buster Beggs. 

"It might be wise to leave this spot," answered Phil. "There are plenty of places we can go to." 

It was decided to move, and several baskets which had been stored away in the bushes were brought forth. 

"I've got an idea!" cried Henshaw. "Let us go to that old barn on the Baggot place. Nobody will disturb us there."  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who is the maddest of all the boys?
2. Which child has the hottest temper?
3. Which kid is the most angry?
Q2:
1. What are the boy afraid Poole will tattle about?
2. What is everyone afraid of Poole telling on them about?
3. What might Poole blab about?
Q3:
1. What characteristic of Merwell's is he not afraid for anyone to know?
2. What trait does Merwell have that he often shows off?
3. What does Merwell not care about others knowing about him?
Q4:
1. Is Merwell able to keep his cool?
2. Is Merwell a calm person?
3. Does Merwell have a cool temper?
Q5:
1. Where is Merwell from?
2. Where does Merwell hail from?
3. What is Merwell's original residence?
Q6:
1. What does Merwell's dad do?
2. How does Merwell's father make a living?
3. What does Merwell's dad do for a living?
Q7:
1. Where do the boys decide to go?
2. What location do the boys take a trip to?
3. Where is it decided that the group will go?
Q8:
1. Where is the old barn?
2. What is the old barn's location?
3. Where can the old barn be found?
Q9:
1. Will the boys be alone in the old barn?
2. Will the old barn be a place of solitude for the boys?
3. Is no one going to bother the group once they're in the barn?
Q10:
1. Who would Merwell make a good team with?
2. Who would be a good teammate for Merwell?
3. Who is it suggested that Merwell team up with?
