“I also wish to withdraw in favor of Jack Ruddy,” came from Dave Kearney. “I don’t believe I can fill the position of major just yet,” he added, by way of explanation.
“Please cross me off the list,” sang out Paul Singleton, a fat youth, who went by the nickname of Stuffer because he was always hungry.
After this came a little more electioneering, and Henry Lee said he would withdraw and give Jack his support if Jack’s friends would vote for him for captain.
“Yes, we’ll do that, Henry,” cried Andy.
The second ballot was soon cast, and resulted as follows:
Number of votes cast, 77;
Necessary to a choice, 39;
For John Ruddy, 48;
For Bart Conners, 20;
For Harry Blossom, 5;