“Don’t say ‘huh,’ Cal; it isn’t done in the best circles,” advised Dutch. “Give us a speech.”
“Me?”
“Sure thing! You’ve been christened.”
“Let him alone,” laughed Ned. “How about the other, fellows?”
“Oh, that’s too easy,” said The Fungus, grinning at young Parker. “Thought you’d all met Clara!”
There was a howl of laughter and Claire got very red and distressed. But,—
“I—I don’t mind,” he said.
“That’s the stuff! Of course you don’t. Besides, it’s a very nice nickname and rather—rather unusual,” said Hoop Ross. “Satisfied with your cognomen, Mr. Boland?”
“I cal—I guess so,” answered John, amidst renewed laughter.