"The best offering yet." "I've one more," added Prescott, in the same low voice.
"Then speak up more loudly," directed the submaster.

"There are a lot of young people here who want to hear." "Here," continued Dick, handing in another paper, "is a communication signed by the members of the city's Common Council.

They signed as individuals.

They agree to hire the Gridley Military Band, of twenty-eight pieces, to be on hand at the Thanksgiving game and to play for our High School eleven." None of Dick's partners had secured less than twenty-five dollars.
When all the subscriptions had been turned in, and the amount footed up by Coach Morton, that gentleman announced, in tones that betrayed excitement: "The total subscriptions amount to nineteen hundred and sixty-eight dollars.

That will put us on a fine footing for this year, and leave a good balance over for next year!" Then the enthusiasm broke loose in earnest.