“Y-yes,” replied Joe, “but—”
“Then why not stay here instead?” asked Bob eagerly. “You’re sure of making the team and it won’t cost you a cent for tuition the first quarter! We’ve got everything Kenly has and a lot she hasn’t. Besides, it’s a heap nicer playing on a winning team than on a losing one, and we’re going to lick Kenly this fall as sure as shooting!”
“That train’s gone, hasn’t it?” asked Harmon quietly.
“Just leaving the station,” answered Joe in relieved tones.
“Then you might as well let me out of here.”
“That means you’ve decided to stay?”
“No, it doesn’t. I haven’t any idea of staying. But—”
“You think it over,” advised Joe. “We’ll be back in half an hour or so. What have you got against Alton, anyway?”
“Nothing against the place,” answered Harmon, “but a lot against the crazy idiots in it! Open the door and stop acting the fool!”