CHAPTER XV.

THE ROOM UNDER THE WHARF. It was at a late hour when the boys left the theatre. The play had been of a highly sensational character, and had been greeted with enthusiastic applause on the part of the audience, particularly the occupants of the "pit." Now, as they emerged from the portals of the theatre, various characteristic remarks of a commendatory character were interchanged. "How'd you like it, Ben?" asked Barney. "Bully," said Ben. "I liked the fight best," said Barney. "Jones give it to him just about right.…