With that the ball went to Dave. The first kick he missed.
"I can do better than that, if you'll give me the chance," observed
Darrin quietly.
At a nod from Coach Parker, Dave was allowed five more trials, in each one of which he made a fair kick.
"Mr. Darrin is all right. He won't need to practice that very often, Mr. Wolgast," called coach.
Then Dan had his try. He made one out of three.
"No matter, Danny Grin," cried Page solacingly, "we love you for other things that you can do better on the field."
Farley made two out of three. Page, though a rattling good man over on the right flank, missed all three kicks.
"I'm a dub at kicking," he growled, retiring in much disgust with himself.
Other midshipmen had their try, with varying results.
"Rustlers, forward!" shouted Lieutenant-Commander Parker.