“Sounded just like your voice, Wells!” called another.
“Cut it out, fellows,” said Dr. Smith sternly.
“Yes, sir.”
“All right, Doctor!”
“Good night, sir!”
“Thank you for stopping the noise, Doctor; I’m very sleepy!”
“Yes, sir; thank you, sir!”
Then followed giggles—silence—slumber.
Three of the Four were very busy for the balance of the week. Every afternoon there was hard practise on the diamond for the baseball team in preparation for the second game with Wickasaw on Saturday afternoon. If Wickasaw should win this game she would have the series; if not, a third game would be played. Dan had made up his mind to conquer, and the way he worked the team was a caution. On Thursday there was a spirited contest between the camp nine and the scrub in which Mr. Clinton distinguished himself by knocking three home runs out of five times at bat. But for all that the first team won handily, displaying far better form than at any time during the season.