“We-ell,” acknowledged Stuart grudgingly. Then, with triumphant pessimism: “And after vacation come exams!”
Neil laughed. “I guess you’re beyond human aid this morning! Been awake long?”
“Half an hour, I suppose. I’ve been thinking.”
“That explains it. Thinking always did have a bad effect on you, Stuart. What have you been thinking about?”
“Lots of things. About football, for one. I’m going to quit.”
“Why not? The season’s over.”
Stuart scowled. “I mean for good. I’m through.”
Neil digested that startling information a moment. Then he asked carelessly: “Did it ever occur to you that you might be elected captain again?”
“Me?” Stuart stared across incredulously. “You’re crazy! Not a chance! Anyhow, I wouldn’t accept!”