Why, hardly any of the cadets go with Reff any more.

Even Paxton seems to have dropped him.
About the only close friend he has is Gus Coulter." "Maybe the boys have dropped him because his father is no longer rich." "No, I don't think that, for quite a number of the cadets are far from rich and yet they are considered good fellows.

It's Ritter's ways.

He is too domineering.

The fellows won't stand for his bullying manner." "When does the election take place ?" "The tenth day of December--a week from next Wednesday." "And you are sure you don't want to run again, Jack ?" "Yes, quite sure, Pepper.