If you can't get along with him, avoid him---but don't try to buck him!" "Humph!" retorted Porter.

"If you mean Prescott and his gang---Dick & Co., as the fellows call them---I can follow one part of your advice by avoiding them.

I never did and never could like that mucker Prescott!" The fact of interest to Dick would have been that he appeared to enjoy the respect of at least ninety-five per cent.

of the student body of the High School.
Surely that percentage of popularity is enough for anyone.

The fellow can get along without the approbation of a few "soreheads"!.