THE CONCLUSION
The first two weeks of the organization of the boat club passed away, and the members were assembled in Zephyr Hall to elect a coxswain. According to the constitution, Frank's term of office had expired.
"Whom do you intend to vote for, Fred?" asked Charles Hardy, who appeared to be very anxious about the election.
"I don't know; I haven't decided yet," replied Fred Harper. "You know what Captain Sedley said the other day about it."
"Yes; but if I have got to vote, I want to get my mind made up. I don't see what harm there can be in talking about it a little."
"He said he did not want any electioneering about the officers—'log-rolling,' my father calls it."
"Of course not," replied Charles demurely.
"The best fellow ought to get the office," said Fred slyly.
"Of course, but who is the best fellow? That's the question. We ought to talk it over among ourselves a little," added Charles.
"What good would that do?"