But he looked the football man that he was from head to toe, and Joel admired him immensely and was extremely proud when, as he was passing, Blair called him over and introduced him to Remsen.

The latter shook hands cordially, and allowed his gaze to travel appreciatingly over Joel's five feet eight inches of bone and muscle.
"I'm glad to know you, March," he said, "and glad that you are going to help us win." The greeting was so simple and sincere that Joel ran down the field a moment later, feeling that football honors were even more desirable than before.

To-day the throng of candidates had dwindled down to some forty, of whom perhaps twenty were new men.

The first and second elevens were lined up for the first time, and Joel was placed at left half in the latter.

An hour of slow practice followed.