“That’s all nonsense,” exclaimed Gus abruptly.
“‘A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men,’” spoke up Ned. “Try it, fellows. Can’t do any harm anyway.”
Dan laughingly had exchanged his glass for Walter’s, though the latter was not aware of the exchange, as at that moment he was looking back at the table where the opposing nine was seated.
“Have it your own way,” said Ned, who had seen the exchange, which had been unnoticed by the others.
In a brief time the boys arose and passed out of the hall.
“Be down at the dressing-room at two sharp,” he called as the boys separated after they had left the building.
CHAPTER XXVI
WALTER’S ILLNESS
Dan and Ned proceeded directly to the dressing-room, the former somewhat downcast and the latter more lively even than he was wont to be. “How do you feel?” he laughingly inquired of his friend as the two boys entered the room.
“I have felt better,” replied Dan quietly.