"Fellows, we've got to confess that we're beaten in the first round by a lot of girls who are a good deal smarter than we think we are, or than we ever shall be." George sat down again and began mopping the perspiration from his damp forehead.
"And that isn't all," continued Harriet, laughing.

"Unless you are prepared to tell us just how we got back into the lake again we shall consider ourselves entitled to the second honors, too.".