"But what on earth are we going to do with a fellow like Darrin?
He simply won't allow himself to be made captain.

I'd resign this minute, if we could have Darry for our captain." "You're going to do all right, Wolgast.

I know you are," Dave rejoined.
"Then what's the trouble?
Why don't I suit all hands ?" demanded the Navy's football captain.
Darrin was silent for a few moments.

The midshipmen visitors waited patiently, knowing that, from this comrade, they could be sure of a wholly candid reply.
"Have you found the answer, Darry ?" pressed Wolgast at last.
"Yes," said Dave slowly; "I think I have.

The reason, as I see it, is that there are no decidedly star players on this year's probable eleven.