“Somewhere else, then!” exclaimed Phil. “He shan’t insult me like that!”
“Of course not,” spoke Tom soothingly, for he, too, resented the words and manner of the freshman. “Langridge, I’ll see you about this later if you’re agreeable,” he added significantly, “and will act for your friend.”
“Of course,” said Tom’s former rival easily. “I guess my friend is willing,” and then the two cronies strolled off.
[CHAPTER VI]
PROFESSOR TINES OBJECTS
“Are you going to fight him?” asked Langridge of Gerhart, when they were beyond the hearing of Tom and Phil.
“Of course! I owe him something for being instrumental in getting me put out of the game.”
“Are you sure he did?”