The fellows above applauded wildly.
With a glance at the near-by group of sophomores, Neil ran.

Several of the enemy started to intercept him, but were called back.
"Let him go! He's all right! We've had our fun!" And Neil sprang up the steps and into the building without molestation.

Meanwhile Paul was making his descent and receiving his meed of applause from friend and foe.

And as he dropped to earth there came a sound of cheering from the building, and the freshmen, released by the unlocking of the door, emerged on to the steps and path.
"Five this way!" was the cry.

"Rush the sophs!" But wiser counsels prevailed and, each cheering loudly, the representatives of the rival classes took themselves off.
Neil and Paul were the last to leave the building, since they had been obliged to return to the room for their shoes and coats.