Emerson kicked, and the goal was made, the final score being:
Fardale, 17; Fairport, 11.
The delighted cadets rolled onto the field in a great wave, and once more lifted Dick Merriwell aloft, uttering cheer after cheer.
But he motioned them to silence, and the cheering died.
"Fellows!" cried Dick, in a clear voice, "I’d never been able to make that touch-down in the world but for Darrell’s interference. He’s the one who should be up here in my place. Put me down! Take him up!"
"Darrell!" roared the crowd. "Up with them both!"
And then Hal Darrell was lifted to their shoulders by the side of Dick Merriwell.
THE END.
No. 78 of the Merriwell Series, entitled "Dick Merriwell’s Promise," by Burt L. Standish, is a thriller from beginning to end, and has some surprising incidents that will astonish and delight the reader. No boy should miss reading this.
The Dealer