We might be ruled out as 'professionals' for accepting money for the race." "Pardon me," broke in Mr.Wright, as a bellboy handed him a telegram.
As he read the message a smile appeared on his face.
"Perhaps this will put a different aspect on the matter," beamed the hotel manager.

"This telegram is from Mr.Howgate, and says:" _"'Am mailing you check for forty dollars.

Please allow Prescott, Captain Gridley High School Canoe Club, to draw on you for that amount, for boat uniforms and other expenses.

Money voted by Council from High School Athletic fund.'"_ "That's thoughtful," murmured young Prescott, wholly taken aback.
"However, I don't believe we shall need the money." "You ought to have some sort of uniform," suggested Hartwell.

"We Preston chaps have canoe uniforms." "We can paddle just as well without special uniforms," smiled Dick, "But how would it look for good old Gridley High School ?" hinted Bob generously.