If we can't, then we'll take our drubbing." "You boys have done some things in athletics, haven't you ?" asked the bell-boy, noting the way that each of the five present members of Dick & Co.

carried himself.
"Gridley High School football team last season," Dick replied, a trace of justifiable pride in his voice.
"You were ?" demanded the bell-boy eagerly.

"Then shake! My name is Gerard.

We know a lot about the Gridley High School brand of football at Saunders." Introductions were quickly passed.
"Now, I'd like to feel that I'm really one of you, and I'll fight shoulder to shoulder with you!" chuckled Gerard.
"Please don't try to take a hand in any fight that may occur," Prescott begged.

"If you're working your way through college, just keep your eye on your job.