One of them was that of the irate professor, while no less determined was that of Dr. Doolittle. The head of the school seemed at last to have awakened from the literary dream in which he passed most of the time.
"I think there's going to be a great change for Riverview one of these days," said Donald Burgess, one of the seniors, to a classmate.
"Yes, and the Racer boys will be responsible for it more than anyone else," agreed Duke Yardly. "I guess it's up to us fellows to do something, now that they've won the rowing race. Some football would hit me about right.
"Same here. I understand they have two scrub teams, but the gridiron is in rotten shape."
"That's right. Well, if those Racer boys want to start a subscription to get it fixed up I'll give my share."
"So will I, and I guess some of the other fellows will also. I'm going to speak to 'em about it. All it needs is some one to start things. We've been in a rut here long enough."
"I'm glad Welter has gone," said one little lad who had been made the butt of many a cruel joke on the part of the bully. "Some of us small chaps can have a little fun now."
The rowing season was practically ended but it did not pass without further gratification on the part of Frank and his chums. For they received a challenge from Milton Academy, asking for a race the following year.
"Nothing succeeds like success," said Frank, as he wrote an answer stating that the race would take place in the spring.
As might be expected, Professor Callum was more than ever incensed against Frank and Andy. In every way he sought to make life miserable for them, not only when they were reciting in his class, but out of school hours as well.