"Second it!" came promptly from Dutton himself, a courtesy that Dick acknowledged with a bow.
The former rivals—now rivals again—faced each other with smiles, but there were anxious feelings in the hearts of both.
"Three cheers for the candidates!" cried Jim Watkins, and they were given heartily, with a tiger added.
"Any more nominations?" asked Mr. Martin.
"Well there's luck in odd numbers, I nominate Frank Rutley!" called out Porter with a laugh. "We might as well have a good choice while we're at it."
Weston seconded this name, and there were no comments. Thereupon the three names were posted on the bulletin board, and the meeting adjourned.
"Well, what do you think of it, Dick?" asked Paul, as they strolled back to their room.
"I'm glad I'm nominated, of course, but——"
"Well, but me no buts, what is it?"
"Dutton is very popular, and I can't help remembering how he was against me when I first came here. But I'll take my chance with him!"