Almost reluctantly Ned turned and without another word departed from the room. At the door Dan glanced back at Walter who, speechless, was staring at his departing visitors. Aware that Ned was almost beside himself with rage, Dan led the way hastily down the stairs. As the boys turned toward the athletic field, Dan said: “Now, Ned, you are in no condition to say anything. Don’t say a word about this to the boys.”
“Why not?” demanded Ned fiercely. “It’s the worst thing I ever heard of!”
“Don’t say a word about it.”
“I shall! I’ll let the whole school know——”
“Not if I am to pitch,” said Dan quietly.
CHAPTER XXVII
THE LEAGUE GAME
For a moment Ned stared blankly at his companion, and then said: “Dan, you certainly beat anything I ever saw or heard of. I don’t know which is the bigger fool, you or——”
“Is it a bargain?” broke in Dan with a smile.
“Of course it is, if you say so. There isn’t anything else to be said.”