DICK & CO.

TAKE A TURN AT FEELING GLUM "What's the matter with Ripley ?" yelled one senior.
And another answered, hoarsely: "Nothing! He's a wonder!" Fred Ripley was unpopular.

He was regarded as a cad and a sneak.
But he could pitch ball! He could give great aid in bringing an unbroken line of victories to Gridley.

That was enough.
By now Coach Luce was a bit red in the face.

He realized that his momentary relapse into the old college enthusiasm had made him look ridiculous, in his other guise of High School submaster.
But when the submaster coach turned and saw Parkinson butting his head against the punching bag he called out: "What's the matter, Parkinson ?" "Subbing for you, sir!" That turned the good-natured laugh of a few on Mr.Luce.