“Why is it?” demanded George.
“Because we needed the points.”
“By the way,” exclaimed Hugh, “how do we award the points?”
“Split them, don’t we?” said Fred readily, appealing to Mr. Maxwell.
“Each team gets one and a half. Two for first and one for second makes a total of three, and a half of three is one and a half.”
“Whew!” whistled George. “You certainly are quick at figures.”
A general laugh went up at Fred’s expense but he did not seem to mind.
“That’s the way it’s figured out anyway,” said Mr. Maxwell. “That makes the total points three and a half for the red team and two and a half for the blue.”
“Still one point behind,” exclaimed Grant. “We’ll have to get that back somehow.”
“Well,” said Thomas, “the swimming race comes next and three places count in that. Three for first, two for second, and one for third; you’ll have a fine chance to catch us there.”