Suddenly, in the midst of the lively chatter and laughter, the dance
floor was plunged into total darkness!
Phyl clung fearfully to her escort. "Tom!" she gasped. "This is another
trick of your enemy's to harm you!"
CHAPTER XII
DETECTION TEST
"Don't worry, Phyl. It may be only a blown fuse," Tom tried to assure
the fearful girl.
But Tom was worried himself. Not only might he be in danger, but it
could involve his friends!
Nevertheless, he raised his voice above the excited babble. "Please be
calm, everyone! We'll have the lights on again in a jiffy!"
Taking Phyl by the hand, Tom groped his way toward the main door.
"Let's check the switch," he murmured, and ran his hand over the wall
near the door. He located the metal plate and flipped the switch.
The lights went on! Good-natured cheers arose. Bud, grinning but
puzzled, left Sandy's side long enough to come over and speak to Tom.
"What happened?"
"I guess some practical joker clicked off the switch."
Bud suddenly caught sight of a stout youth in a plaid shirt and blue
jeans, who was standing in a nearby corner. He was shaking all over with
half-stifled merriment.
"There's the wise guy! Rock Harriman!"
Rock, an all-star tackle on the Shopton High football team, was well
known for his pranks and practical jokes.
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