"I think that will be the best way to go about it, boys," approved Old Dut. "There should be a committee, and then you must be prepared to stand by any arrangements that the committee may make."
"What's the matter with choosing a committee of ten?" proposed
Toby Ross.
"Too many," smiled Old Dut wisely.
"There'd be too much talking then. A committee should have but a very few members."
"Are nominations in order?" queried Spoff Henderson.
"Yes," nodded Old Dut. "Since I've been consulted, I'll preside at this yard meeting."
"Then I nominate Dick Prescott, Dave Darrin and Greg Holmes,"
Spoff continued.
"Second the motion," called Ross.
Old Dut put the motion, which was carried. "As Master Prescott was first named," announced the principal, "he will naturally be the chairman of the committee."
"I move the committee have full powers in arranging for the race,"
Spoff added.