Neil and Paul, with certain other candidates for the back-field, were daily instructed in catching punts and forming interference.

Every afternoon the practise was watched by a throng of students who were quick to applaud good work, and whose presence was a constant incentive to the players.

There was a strong sentiment throughout the college in favor of leaving nothing undone that might secure a victory over Robinson.

The defeat of the previous year rankled, and Erskine was grimly determined to square accounts with her lifelong rival.

As one important means to this end the college was searched through and through for heavy material, for Robinson always turned out teams that, whatever might be their playing power, were beef and brawn from left end to right.