“Well, if that photo shows that Jack was ahead they ought to decide the race in his favor,” said Gif.
“We haven’t seen any of the other pictures yet,” answered Randy. “They may tell a different story.”
“Well, it certainly must have been a close race. I wish I’d been here to see it.”
“If they declare it a tie you’ll have a chance to see it ridden again.”
The judges were to meet at a certain law office at the Corners, and when the Rovers and their friends drove up they found a crowd collected with a number of automobiles and carriages parked along the curb.
“There is Joe Sedley’s car,” remarked Andy, in a low tone, and pointed to a very fine automobile a short distance away.
“You boys go up into the office,” said Martha. “There seems to be such a crowd we won’t go. But let us know the news just as soon as you get it!” And so it was arranged.
When the Rovers, followed by their chums, entered the corridor leading to the law office they heard several arguments in tones far from soft and reassuring. Soon they recognized Joe Sedley’s voice.
“That’s nothing but rank nonsense!” Sedley was saying. “Rank nonsense, and I don’t agree to it! If anything, that race was a tie and ought to be ridden over again!”