CHAPTER XC
AFTER THE FOOTBALL GAME
"THERE are the men now," said Mrs. Dixon, rolling up the hose she had been darning. "Good!" said Bettina. "The dinner is just ready for them, and I'm glad they didn't keep us waiting."
"Hello! Hello!" shouted Frank and Bob, letting in a gust of cold air as they opened the door. "Whew! It's cold!"
"How was the game?"
"Fine! 39 to 0 in favor of Blake!"
"Not very exciting, I should think."
"Still, Frank here wanted to bet me that Blake would be badly beaten!"