That is plain enough." The boys were silent for some moments.

Here was a matter they had not considered, and they were forced to confess that it was a point for discussion.
"But that is not enough to enable the freshmen to win, even admitting the English oar to be better, which has not been proven," said Emery.
"By Jawve! I am rather inclined to believe the English oar is superior, don't yer know," put in Willis Paulding.
"That's not surprising in your case," said Emery.
"That's not all Merriwell has done," declared Hartwick.
"What else has he done ?" "He has introduced the Oxford style of catch, finish and length of strokes, which means a longer swing, with more leg and body work." "Well, that will cook 'em!" cried Tad Horner.

"If he has done that, we'll make a show of those greenies." "What reason have you for thinking anything of the sort ?" "Every reason.

The regular Yale stroke cannot be improved upon.

That is beyond question." Hartwick smiled wearily.
"That's what I call conceit," he said.