"All other pupils will file out promptly, and not loiter in coatrooms or corridors." Within two minutes the place had been cleared of all but Dick's baseball squad.
"I now wish, young gentlemen," began Old Dut, "to introduce to you Mr.Edson Brown, who is interested in baseball, and who has a slight favor that he wishes to ask of you." "It's very simple," declared Mr.Brown, rising and stepping down from the platform.

"I have been greatly interested in baseball for a number of years.

Among other things I have a considerable collection of figures concerning school teams, their sizes and weights, I would like, with your permission, young gentlemen, to take a few measurements.

I won't detain you more than a few moments." "Do you want a suggestion, sir ?" asked Tom Reade.
"Of course," nodded Mr.Brown, smilingly.
"Then the real crowd that you ought to measure are the fellows of the North Grammar nine.

You'd get a fine lot of chest measurements there, I can promise you." "Why ?" asked Mr.Brown.