I can't see what he finds to admire in Hodge, though the fellow can fight and play ball.

He and Frank do not seem very well matched for roommates.

I don't see how Merriwell can keep from working jokes on Hodge all the time.

Jingoes! but wouldn't I laugh if he had put some of those crawfish in Hodge's bed!" This fancy convulsed Sammy again, and, just then, Poke hissed: "'Sh! Somebody's coming! Skip!" Both made haste to get into their rooms, and, as Sammy roomed with Ned Gray, he found Barney Mulloy and Hans Dunnerwust being entertained there.

Ned was telling them stories, and pretending to be greatly absorbed in their society.