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The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case

BY CAPWELL WYCKOFF

When Cadets Don and Jim Mercer and theirfriend Terry Mackson were ordered by ColonelMorrell of Woodcrest Military Academy togather together all the school trophies, theywere able to find all except one—the cupawarded to the Class of 1933. What had happenedto the cup was a mystery the boys weredetermined to solve. And little by little Donand Jim uncovered a strange story and unraveleda mystery that had puzzled school authoritiesfor years. The Mercer boys uphold thehonor of Woodcrest against a conspiracy ofsilence and dishonor.

Other titles in The Mercer Boys’ Series:
THE MERCER BOYS’ CRUISE IN THE LASSIE
THE MERCER BOYS AT WOODCREST
THE MERCER BOYS ON A TREASURE HUNT

The caretaker took Don to Mr. Gates.

The Mercer Boys’
MYSTERY CASE

by CAPWELL WYCKOFF

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1. The Glories of the Past 9
2. The Class of 1933 Trophy 20
3. A Mystery Uncovered 28
4. A Visit to Mr. Long 38
5. The Alumni Dinner 48
6. Added Mystery 57
7. The Trustees’ Meeting 65
8. An Old Score Settled 73
9. Terry Engages in an Argument 83
10. The Eagles Disappear 91
11. The Hunt in the Swamp 101
12. The Eagles Are Rescued 109
13. The Call for Help 118
14. Inside Gates’ House 128
15. Arthur Gates’ Letter 136
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