At the same time one of the leading sophomores jumped up and nominated Mr.
Davis, and a number of men from the same class seconded it.

I knew every one in the college knew of what had happened, and especially the sophomores, so I was, of course, very much surprised.

I looked unconscious, though, and waited.

One of the seniors asked that the nominees should stand up, as they didn't know their names only their faces.

As each man rose he was hissed and groaned down again.