"Personally, I consider the Gridley High School one of the best schools in the United States." "It will do, of course, for those who really can't afford to go to better and more select schools," Hi conceded.

"Prescott, look out that you don't get drowned when you're practicing to beat me on Friday." "I'm not really sure that I shall practice swimming before Friday," Dick smiled in answer.

"I'm going to be pretty busy until after graduation." "Dick," asked Greg seriously, when the three chums were by themselves, "have you any idea in the world that you can win out against Hi Martin ?" "Oh, I may not win," Prescott replied.

"Yet, if I don't I'll promise you to be the hardest pace-maker that Hi Martin ever had behind him in the water.".