"Second the motion!" came from Fred.
"All in favor raise their right hands," said Joe, and every hand went up instantly.
"Teacher, can I go out?" came softly from Matt. "I dropped my chewing gum out of the window."
"As chairman of this meeting I fine Matt Roscoe five cents for that interruption," said Link. "All fines can go towards equipping the club."
"Oh, dear! that's where I put my foot into it," grumbled Matt. "I shan't open my trap again."
"It seems to me that the chairman needs a gavel with which to keep order," said Frank. "Here you are," and reaching down into a nearby tool chest he brought forth a large wooden hammer. A roar of laughter went up, and Link had to pound for silence, which he proceeded to do with vigor.
"A baseball club needs a captain, a secretary and a treasurer," said Link when the boys were all attention. "Nominations for a captain, who shall also act as president, are now in order."
"I nominate Joe Westmore," came from Fred promptly.
"I nominate Link Darrow," came from Joe.
"I decline the nomination," answered Link. "I'm going to vote for Joe."