"However, as yet I won't admit the defeat of my West Point ambition." "I'd try for West Point myself, if it weren't for Dick being in the way," Greg declared.

"But I never could get past Dick in an exam." "If you want it, come on and try," begged Dick.

"Our Congressman gives the nomination to the boy in the district who can stand up best under an exam.

Go in and try for it, Greg! Work like a horse when high school opens.

You might get it." "And take it away from you ?" blurted Holmes.
"If you can get it from me, you ought to do it, Holmesy.