“Folsom and Middleton for the fourth class, and Royle for the third.”
“But they’re all football men!”
“Yes, that’s a fact. You see, they’re elected by the fellows, and the fellows generally pick out the most prominent athletes. Harry got on because he made a fine reputation as a chap with brains last year when he was assistant manager.”
“I see,” said Hansel thoughtfully.
“Yes, and you can see how it would be mighty hard work to keep Billy Cameron from playing football.”
“Yes,” said Hansel dejectedly. “Maybe I might as well chuck it. Only—no, I’m hanged if I do! There’s next year yet, and if I— Look here, Dorr, I was in hope you’d join forces with me. From something Harry said——”
“What did he say?” asked Phin, working his screwdriver busily.
“That I’d better talk to you because you were—peculiar, too; he says that’s what I am.”
“Well, you haven’t asked me yet,” said Phin dryly.