“Well, one thing is certain, and that is that St. John is bound to help our record, if he keeps on as he has begun,” he said.
“Yes, and carry off all the prizes, too,” grumbled Hamlin.
“That’s so,” said Freeman, who was standing by. He spoke sadly, for his only chance of a college education lay in his gaining one of the scholarships offered as prizes to the senior class.
“Well,” laughed Hamlin, “he may win all the scholarships, but he certainly can go to but one college, so somebody else is bound to have a chance.”
“That reminds me,” said Clark, “I heard last evening that two new scholarships had been offered.”
“Where?” asked half a dozen voices.
“One to Lehigh, and one to Jamestown College, I believe.”
“Good!” said Hamlin. “That makes six scholarships, and if his royal highness—Mr. Everett St. John—should come out No. 1, as likely as not he would not go to any college that offers us a scholarship. He’s so high and mighty that he’d probably go only to the toniest and most expensive college in the country.”
“Rosy came out pretty well, too,” said Reed.
“Yes, better than I thought he would,” said Gordon. “Anyway, I’m glad that neither of ’em is likely to pull us down. I believe old section D has a fair chance to come out No. 1 this year.”