As soon as we're authorized to represent Gridley High School as an official canoe crew, then you may claim any victory you can obtain over us.

But you haven't beaten our high school yet for the reason that we don't officially represent Gridley High School.

Isn't that all clear ?" "I suppose so," Hartwell assented disappointedly.

"But we took it that we were racing the Gridley High School Canoe Club." "Then after this you want to do more thinking," Dick laughed.
"But don't feel too disappointed, Preston.

Just as soon as we receive sanction from our Athletic Council we'll give you a race in earnest, and a chance for all the glory you are able to take away from us." There was some further good-natured talk, after which the two canoe clubs separated.
Dick guided the "Scalp-hunter" back to camp.