“That was a mean, sneaking plot!” declared Ned. “Sandy thought he could work up enough sentiment against Bart to get a candidate of his own in and get back on the team. But he failed.”
“You bet he did!” exclaimed Fenn. “Come on, fellows. It’s all over.”
Most of the boys began leaving the court. Sandy, the picture of disappointed rage, stood in a group of his friends.
“Thanks to all who voted for me,” called Bart, as he made his way out past where Sandy stood.
“I’ll get even with you!” growled Sandy. “You think you’re the Czar of the school!”
“If you—” began Bart hotly, but Ned spoke:
“Don’t pay any attention to him. You’ll only get into trouble. It’s all over. It was only a trick of Sandy’s. He hasn’t ten friends in the whole school.”