And until I can prove that I am not guilty, or until they let me off of their own free wills, I'd rather stay on probation.

But I'm very much obliged to you, Mr.Remsen." And to this resolve Joel adhered, despite all Remsen's powers of persuasion.

And finally that gentleman continued on his way to the office, looking very worried.
The cause of his worry was known to the whole school two days later when the news was circulated that Wesley Blair was on probation.

And great was the consternation.

The football game with St.Eustace Academy was fast approaching, and there was no time to train a satisfactory substitute for Blair's position at full-back, even had one been in reach.