"Were you up?"
"No, but I got it from Fitzpatrick and Redmond, who were there all the afternoon."
"I don't see how he could jump in on such short notice, and fill the place. But if he does, so much the better."
"Will you be out at the game tomorrow?" asked Dick.
"No, I don't see how I could stand it," replied Frank.
(IV)
It broke clear and bracing next morning. It was football weather made to order. Everybody was discussing the game. Stanley High and Regal had even scores for the season. They were tied for the championship, and this game was to decide it. In the morning, the boys got together at the school to rehearse their cheers and songs. Gaffney was cheer leader. By the time they had finished they were worked up to a high pitch of excitement.
Louis Holten walked up to Gaffney at the close and said, "We've got 'em licked, surely, Gaff."
"Not so fast, boy. Stanley has something to say about that."
"Yep, Stanley's record is first class all right, but you should have seen our bunch at it yesterday. Nothing can stop them!"