Mr. Ames shook his head.
“Not yet, I think; everything’s been pretty quiet in there so far.”
“Do you think Hansel has a show?”
“Why not? There’s scarcely anyone besides he and Royle that can take it.”
“I hope he does get it,” said Phin.
“I think he would make a good captain,” said the other thoughtfully. “And I think he deserves it.” Mr. Ames smiled. “With Dana as captain and you as manager, next year I fancy we’ll have a wonderful administration.”
“I don’t know about that,” answered Phin. “In fact, I may not be here. A good deal depends on whether I get a scholarship this year.”
“I wouldn’t worry about that,” answered the instructor dryly. “If a student deserves the money and does his work conscientiously, as you have, the faculty generally looks after him. And there’s Cameron. He’s in about the same boat with you. But I fancy we’ll see you both here next year.”
“Cameron? I hope so. I hope he’ll be able to play for us, sir. It’s been rather hard lines on Cameron, but he took it finely, didn’t he?”
“He did, indeed.”