"Yes; if you mean the kind of class standing that comes from the academic board," went on Haynes.
"Why, I didn't know there was any other kind, except standing in drill, and believe nearly all of the men here stand well in drill."
"Oh, there are some other kinds," pursued Haynes. "Personal standing, for instance?"
"Thank heaven personal standing is rather easily reached here," replied Dick. "All a fellow has to do is to be courteous and honorable and his personal standing just about takes care of itself."
"Oh, there are some other little matters in personal standing.
Take the class presidency, Prescott, for instance."
"Yes?" queried Dick. "What about it?"
"Well, you've been president of your class for two years."
"Yes; thanks to the other fellows of the class."
"Now, Prescott, do you intend to go right along keeping the presidency of the class?"
"Why, yes; if the fellows don't show me that they want a change."