As Sam Randall had predicted, he got no encouragement.
"That settles it," murmured "Crackers." "The next thing is to see Benny Wilkins."
Benny was decidedly surprised when the coach of the "Hopes" called upon him that evening. He was also much pleased.
"Gee whiz, Brown, this is going to boost me into a person of national importance. Of course I can make the poster; I can draw even with my eyes shut."
"And color, too?" asked Brown.
"Sure; coloring is easy for me. I know all about it. Here, pull up a chair, Mr. Brown, and I'll make the sketch right now."
After a great deal of thought and much hard work, Benny evolved an idea which met with the chief "outlaw's" approval. On one side the design represented an armor-clad knight with his heel on the neck of a prostrate boy who was apparently yelling with all his might.
"The chap on the ground represents the school," explained Benny.
"Great idea!" exclaimed Brown. "What's the knight?"
"A figure representing tyranny and oppression," answered Benny, glibly. "I haven't studied history for nothing, have I, Brown?"