To be only a common member, while a boy so far his social inferior was President, was more than Fitzgerald could stand.

He was so incensed that upon the announcement of the vote he immediately rose to a point of order.
"Mr.President," he said warmly, "I must protest against this election.

Walton is not a member of the Prescott Academy, and it is unconstitutional to elect him President." "Will the gentleman point out the constitutional clause which has been violated by Walton's election ?" said Oscar Vincent.
"Mr.President," said Fletcher, "this Society was founded by students of the Prescott Academy; and the offices should be confined to the members of the school." Harry Walton rose and said: "Mr.President, my election has been a great surprise to myself.

I had no idea that any one had thought of me for the position.

I feel highly complimented by your kindness, and deeply grateful for it; but there is something in what Mr.
Fletcher says.