“There has been no victory,” said Rupert, scowling.
“Why not?”
“Because I stumbled. Of course that prevented my winning.”
The boys looked at each other. They guessed why Rupert had stumbled.
“Tom was considerably ahead of you when you fell,” said Harry.
“He was a little ahead, but I could have made it up.”
“I don’t think you could.”
“That’s your opinion,” said Rupert, rudely. “I say I could.”
“Would you like to try it again?” asked Tom.
“It wouldn’t be a fair race. Your skates are different from mine.”