"How long will they keep it up, I wonder?" he asked himself. "I feel
drowsy."

He was answered by the chairman.

"Brothers," he said, "time waits for no man. The hour has arrived
when, according to agreement, we must wind up our festivities. Hand in
hand we will sing 'Auld Lang Syne,' hoping, at some auspicious season
after the coming vacation is over, to have another good time. I thank
you all for accepting my invitation, and hope you have enjoyed
yourselves."

"Three cheers for Sherwood!" cried one of the company.

They were given with a will. Then the parting song was sung, and the
students retired to their rooms in one of the college dormitories.

Doctor Mack went thoughtfully to bed.

"It is well I came," he reflected. "Walter has done nothing decidedly
wrong as yet, but it is evident he is not improving."

"Well," said James Holdens as he met Doctor Mack the next morning,
"did you hear the boys last night?"

"I couldn't very well help it," answered the doctor, smiling. "That
young Sherwood seems to be very popular."

"Yes, sir; he is very free with his money."