I wonder if the time seems as long to you two ?" "It seems to me," remarked Dan, glancing across at his chum, "that you and I, David, little giant, have been here at Annapolis almost ever since we first donned trousers to please the family." "It is a long time back to Gridley days," assented Darrin.
Then Dan went on reading.
"Of course you and Dan are bound that the Navy shall win this year," Dick had written.

"As for Greg and me, we are equally determined that the Army shall win.

As if the resolutions on either side had much of anything to do with it! It will seem strange for us four, divided between the two sides, to be fighting frantically for the victory.

However, if Greg and I go up against you two on the gridiron we won't show you any mercy, and we know that we shall receive none from you.

Each man must do all that's possibly in him for the glory of his own side of the United Service! Here's to the better eleven--Army or Navy!" "I'll bet Dick and Greg will give us all the tussle they know how, if they get near us in the fight," nodded Dan, passing the letter back.
"Well, they're bound to, aren't they ?" demanded Darrin.