"It was you said that about blowing up us Skyrockets." "What a howling cram," said Telson.

"I never make bad jokes.

You know, Riddell, it was Parson stuck us up to that business.

He's always at the bottom of the rows." Parson laughed at this compliment.
"You mean I always _get_ into the rows," said he.
"Anyhow, I don't suppose the Skyrockets will show up again this term," said Telson.
"They certainly did not get much encouragement last time," said Riddell, laughing.

"You know I don't think you fellows do yourselves justice in things like that.