"Well, I suppose we may as well give it up, fellows.

The only way we could worm it out of Dick would be to rub his nose in the dirt.

And he might fight if we did.
This is where I have to leave you.

So long! I'll meet the army at five o'clock." Smiling broadly, Dick went on his way home.

He put away his diploma, next removing his best suit and laying it carefully away.