And most of the other members of Mr.Boutelle's constituency felt the same way.

It was regrettable to have the school team worsted, but the main thing in life was the glory of the second.

If Coach Robey had suggested that Clint should throw in his lot with the 'varsity just then Clint might have felt flattered but he would probably have gently and firmly declined the promotion.

"Boots," in short, had in a bare fortnight endowed his charges with an enthusiasm and _esprit de corps_ that was truly remarkable.

"Anyone would think," said Amy one day when Clint had been singing the praises of the second team, "that you dubs were the only football players in school.