“Hurrah for Putnam Hall!” cried the others, and this cheer also went the length of the course.
A race between four small boys was the first on the programme of events, and this was won by Pornell by three lengths. When the result was announced the Pornellites cheered lustily.
“What did we tell you!”
“Now go in and win the next race!”
The next contest was that between some students of Pornell and Dan Baxter and his cronies. Both crews got away in good shape, and soon the bully’s crew took the lead.
“Baxter’s crew is going to win!”
“Wait, the race isn’t finished yet!”
Half the race had been rowed, and still the Baxter crew kept the lead.
“Looks as if they might win after all,” said Pepper.
“Well, I hope they do—for the honor of Putnam Hall,” put in Jack, promptly.