Many of their fathers don't work for a living.

In other words, the fellows on Dick's list belong to what they consider a privileged and aristocratic set.

They're the Gridley bluebloods---or think they are---and they don't intend to play on any football eleven that is likely to have Dick & Co.

and a few other ordinary muckers on it." "Muckers ?" repeated Harry Hazelton flaring up.
"Cool down, dear chap, _do_!" urged Darrin, soothingly.

"I don't mean to imply that we really are muckers, but that's what some of the classy group evidently consider us." "Why, they say that Cassleigh's grandfather was an Italian immigrant, who spelled his name Casselli," broke in Dan Dalzell.
"I believe it, son," nodded Dave.