Edward Stratemeyer

The Mystery at Putnam Hall Edward Stratemeyer

Publisher Marketing: "Here we are again, as the clown says in the circus!" "Right you are, Pepper. And I'll be glad to get back to Putnam Hall once more," responded Major Jack Ruddy, as he followed his chum from the lake steamer to the Cedarville dock. "Hello, there is Andy!" cried Pepper Ditmore, as he caught sight of a familiar face in the crowd of cadets, "Andy, where have you been? Why didn't you come on the boat with us?" "I got in last night," answered Andy Snow. "How are you, anyway?" And he shook hands cordially. "Oh, I'm as fine as a new-tooth comb," answered Pepper Ditmore, with a grin. "Ready for study and fun." "Especially fun, I'll wager. How about it, Jack?" "Oh, Pepper usually manages to get his share," came from the young major of the Putnam Hall battalion. "But, Andy, did you-- Hi, look where you are going, will you, Ritter!" cried Jack, rather angrily. A tall youth, carrying a big dress-suit case, had forced his way through the crowd, hitting Jack in the knee with his baggage. "What do you want to block the way for?" demanded Reff Ritter, sourly. "Think you own the dock?" "I've got as much right here, Ritter, as you have!" retorted the young major, sharply. "Don't you knock me again like that." "I will-if you get in my way." "If you do, you'll take the consequences." "Bah! Don't you try to dictate to me, Jack Ruddy!" growled Reff Ritter. "You got the best of me last term, but you'll not get the best of me this term, I'll tell you that!" "Phew! Ritter is somewhat peppery!" whispered Andy Snow. Contributor Bio:  Stratemeyer, Edward Edward Stratemeyer (1862-1930) is known primarily for his novels for the young. Creator of such classic series as The Bobbsey Twins, The Hardy Boys, and the Nancy Drew series, he also wrote many historical novels. Most, including FOR THE LIBERTY OF TEXAS, relate to the great conflicts of the nineteenth century.