schools in Annapolis.
The assumption was, therefore, that Dave and Dan had not been able to afford such a luxury.
"Good morning, gentlemen," was Dave's pleasant greeting.

"You are candidates, like ourselves, I take it ?" This fact being acknowledged, Dave introduced himself and his friend, and soon some pleasant new acquaintances were being formed, for Darrin had a way that always made him popular with strangers.
"Have you two got to go up before the June exams.

here ?" asked one of the young men, who had introduced himself as Grigsby.
"Part of it," grinned Dan.

"We've already gone through the primer tests and the catechism, and that sort of thing; but we still have to go before the barber and the toilet specialists and see whether our personal appearance suits." "You're lucky, then," replied Grigsby.

"Our crowd all have to take the academic exams." "Cheer up," begged Dan.