“Why?”
“Because—oh, just because. He’s not fit to play. I suppose every one knows about me?”
“Sure! And everyone’s talking about it. Didn’t I tell you you were a hero?”
“Oh, that! I meant about being on probation.”
Leon shook his head slowly. “I don’t think anyone knows it unless you’ve told.”
“Oh, well—” Monty stared thoughtfully at the window. “I suppose a fellow can be on pro. and still survive, eh? Say, I’ve been thinking of something, Leon.”
“Honest? Did the doctor say you might?”
“I’ve been thinking that it would be—well, sort of fun to give the school a new dormitory. I can afford to, you know. Of course, I wouldn’t do it myself. I mean it would be my money, but I’d have Jasper attend to it. I suppose it would look silly if I did it myself.”
“Why would it? I think it would be great, Monty! You could have them call it Crail Hall. Do you really mean it?”