"There should be a committee, and then you must be prepared to stand by any arrangements that the committee may make." "What's the matter with choosing a committee of ten ?" proposed Toby Ross.
"Too many," smiled Old Dut wisely.
"There'd be too much talking then.

A committee should have but a very few members." "Are nominations in order ?" queried Spoff Henderson.
"Yes," nodded Old Dut.

"Since I've been consulted, I'll preside at this yard meeting." "Then I nominate Dick Prescott, Dave Darrin and Greg Holmes," Spoff continued.
"Second the motion," called Ross.
Old Dut put the motion, which was carried.

"As Master Prescott was first named," announced the principal, "he will naturally be the chairman of the committee." "I move the committee have full powers in arranging for the race," Spoff added.
This was also carried.

That afternoon, when school was out, the boys hurried along Main Street, keeping a sharp lookout for Hi.
At last they espied him, with Bill Rodgers.
"What are you going to do about the swimming race ?" called Hi from across the street.
"This is our committee, duly appointed by the Central Grammar boys," Dick called back.