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And if the teacher was not love-sick , he certainly was sick of Mirandy 's love . -LSB- Illustration : HANK BANTA 'S IMPROVED PLUNGE BATH -RSB- When school was `` let out , '' Ralph gave Hank every caution that he could about taking cold , and even lent him his overcoat , very much against Hank 's will . For Hank had obstinately refused to go home before the school was dismissed . Then the master walked out in a quiet and subdued way to spend the noon recess in the woods , while Shocky watched his retreating footsteps with loving admiration . And the pupils not in the secret canvassed the question of who moved the board . Bill Means said he 'd bet Hank did it , which set Betsey Short off in an uncontrollable giggle . And Shocky listened innocently .