Morgan and Merriwell were standing close together and watching.
“That’s pretty fair, Dade,” said Frank. “Do you think you can beat it?”
“I believe I can,” nodded Morgan.
The fourth jumper could not reach the mark made by the long-limbed chap.
Then it was Merriwell’s turn.
A cheer went up as Frank stripped off his sweater and made ready. Every one seemed to expect something great of him.
Hodge and Starbright were watching from the stand.
“Merry will show them a trick now,” said Bart. “I can jump some myself; but I’m not in it with him. I don’t see why Morgan went into this.”
“Frank wanted him to.”