It is unnecessary to chronicle each jump. Sidney Grey came up at last and jumped six feet and three inches.
"Very well, Sidney," said one of his friends. "I don't believe that will be beat."
"I do," said Ronald, emphatically. "I haven't tried yet."
"Take your turn, then," said Sidney, good-naturedly. "I shouldn't be surprised if you beat me."
Ronald appeared to be of the same opinion, and it turned out that his expectations were fulfilled. He gathered himself up for a tremendous effort, and cleared six feet four inches.
"Good!" said Sidney, not disturbed by his rival's success. "If you jump like this next Saturday you will carry off the prize."
"I've beat you all," said Ronald, triumphantly.
"Not quite all," said Sidney. "There's one here who hasn't jumped yet," pointing to Robert.
"Oh well, he can try if he wants to," said Ronald, superciliously, looking as if he thought it didn't matter much whether he did or not.
"Your name is Robert, isn't it?" said Sidney.