All that worries me is the fear that some other fellow may have a slightly better percentage.
That would ditch me, you know." "Oh, you'll win out," predicted Greg loyally.

"And I just wish I had a chance like yours!" "Why don't you go in and try for it, then ?" urged Dick generously.
"No use," uttered Greg, shaking his head.

"You can beat me on the scholastic examination, and I know it, Dick.

The best I could hope for would be an appointment as your alternate.

And your alternate to West Point isn't going to stand any show for a cadetship, Dick Prescott!" Besides the candidate each Congressman may appoint one or more "alternates." These alternates also report at West Point.