“You tamed them good and proper,” jubilated Mouser.
“Where, oh, where is Belden now?” chanted Billy.
“Don’t forget that they played a good game,” put in Bobby generously.
“Sure they did,” agreed Pee Wee. “But we played a better.”
Dr. Raymond, who was feeling almost as delighted as the boys themselves, congratulated the team heartily, reserving especially warm praise for Bobby.
Mr. Carrier, too, took both of Bobby’s hands in his.
“You played wonderful ball to-day, Blake,” he said. “It was the hardest fight we’ve had yet, but you came through it nobly. You kept your nerve in situations that would have tested a veteran, and we’re all proud of you.”
“I’m afraid you make too much of it, Mr. Carrier,” replied Bobby. “The main thing is that the pennant is safe for another year at Rockledge School.”
CHAPTER VI
CIRCUS THRILLS