PTER VII BOB IS DELIGHTED The excitement caused by Bob's prank had somewhat quieted down, and the preparations went on for giving the young people their supper. Several of Bob's chums, however, fearful that they might be suspected of having taken part in the trick, left the church. As a matter of fact, though, Bob alone was concerned. He had thought of the trick, procured a bottle of liquid glue from the drug store, and, watching his chance, had poured it on the chair. Then he had told his chums of it, and they had withdrawn with him to the gallery to watch events, which came quickly enough. At the supper-table of the young people, little was talked of but Bob's prank, and opinion was pretty evenly divided as to what would happen. "Maybe the minister will have him arrested," suggested one girl. "Oh, I don't think so," was the opinion of another. "Mr. Blackton is a kind-hearted man, and he likes Bob." "But I don't believe he'll like him after tonight." "Maybe not. It was a mean thing to do, but I couldn't help laughing when the minister stood up and the chair went with him, swinging around every time he moved, the legs hitting everybody." "Yes, it was odd. I had to laugh, too." The girls and several of their companions indulged in merriment at the recollection. The minister soon returned to the church parlors, wearing a different pair of trousers, and he seemed to have regained his good humor. "Who was the boy who wanted me to remain seated all the evening, and perhaps longer?" he asked. "It was Bob Henderson," volunteered several. "Yes, Mr. Blackton," said Mrs. Henderson. "I am sorry to have to admit that it was my son who played tha _______________________________________________ Bah-alcarria mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/bah-alcarria
