"I am sorry for Spud," he said, referring to Henshaw. "It appears to me that something is wrong all around."
With the appearance of Dave and Babcock the spirits of Roger, Phil, and the others arose wonderfully.
"Now, boys, play for all you are worth," said the senator's son. "Make every scrimmage count, and if you get hold of the ball run like all-possessed. We must get something this half, or we'll never hear the end of it."
"It will certainly make Gus Plum and his cronies crow," answered Dave, grimly. "I suppose they are here?"
"Yes, in a corner of the stand," answered Buster Beggs.
"They were out on their wheels this morning," said Sam Day. "Did you see anything of them?"
"They were out?" repeated Dave, in surprise. "Did they follow us?"
"They said they went to Oakdale."
Dave looked at Paul Babcock, who pursed up his lips meditatively.