Numerous exclamations of surprise and disappointment were soon being heard. The ominous expression on "Crackers'" face increased. Lawrence was looking positively savage.
"Say, fellows, this is about the limit. What do you think!" Brown turned to face a staring, noisy crowd. "Neither Roycroft nor Lawrence is on the team!"
CHAPTER V
THE GRUMBLERS
"Well, I'm mighty glad it's all settled, Steele," said Bob Somers. "I'm afraid, though"—he smiled rather grimly—"that some of the chaps are pretty badly disappointed."
Coach Steele's gray eyes ran over the crowd congregated before the bulletin-board.
"It's the same old story, Bob. A coach's life is not always the biggest snap in the world."
"I wonder how Roycroft will take it," ventured Charlie Blake.
"Like a good sport, I'm sure," answered Steele.