“There’s nothing certain about it. He seems like an unfortunate fellow, and I pity him.”
Hodge made an impatient gesture.
“That’s like you, Merriwell; but you can’t afford to associate with him as a friend.”
“Why?”
“Because it will queer you.”
“With whom?”
“Everybody.”
“Then I’m afraid I shall be queered.”
“Hang it all! You don’t mean to say you are willing to give up your best friends for this fellow?”
“I shall not give them up. If there is any giving up, they will give me up.”