“Go on with the election!” called Bart, who was getting excited. “I’m not afraid! I’ll resign if you want me to!”
“We don’t want you to!” cried a score of voices.
“All those in favor of Lem Gordon for captain say ‘aye,’” called Sandy.
“I won’t take it!” shouted Lem. “Bart’s the captain for me.”
“That’s right!” yelled a dozen voices.
“All those who want Bart to continue captain say so!” cried Ned.
“Yes!” and the shout made the windows rattle.
“That settles it. Election’s over,” declared Ned.
“I say it isn’t!” yelled Sandy. “The rules provide for ballots.”
“This is good enough for us,” came from a number of boys, as they crowded around Bart to shake hands. “Bart’s the captain!”