“But maybe he’s all right for all that,” said Bob to his chums, as they came away after registering.
“He doesn’t look very promising,” declared Ned.
“But I guess we can make out as well as the rest of the boys,” came from Jerry.
Professor Snodgrass had left them in Mr. Thornton’s office, the scientist stating he had some work to prepare for the morrow, and would see the boys in the morning. The proctor had gone out to look for Mrs. Eastman, who was the matron in charge of the dormitory where the boys would sleep. Mr. Thornton wanted her to take Ned, Bob and Jerry to their rooms, and the discussion about him took place during his absence.
“This way, if you please, young gentlemen,” he called a little later. “You will be assigned to classes to-morrow.”
Mrs. Eastman proved to be a motherly-looking woman, and the boys took a liking to her at once.
“New students, eh?” she remarked pleasantly.
“Just arrived, after an all day try at getting here,” said Jerry.
“Oh!” she exclaimed. “Have you had supper?”