"I supposed the captain would appoint himself."
"You judged him by yourself. I can tell you one thing, De Forrest: these fellows that work for themselves don't accomplish much."
"The ballot for the other two will be taken in half an hour," said the principal, who had been studying the effect of the captain's choice upon the students.
"I congratulate you, Scott," said Sheridan. "You are sure of going, for one."
"Thank you. I am sure, and I hope I shall have good fellows to go with me," replied Scott.
"How about the caucus?"
"I have talked with some of the fellows forward, and they prefer to have every fellow vote as he likes."
"All right. I am satisfied."
Scott went to the captain, and thanked him heartily for the favor he had bestowed upon him.