The Ophirites are liable to hit, their funny bone in the last half and turn the performance into a farce comedy." "Never again, Chip.

Once was enough." "What happens once is always liable to happen again," Frank answered, "although I'm hoping for the best." His fears were not realized.

The last half of the game, although faulty in spots, was, on the whole a creditable performance.

Merriwell was more than pleased.

When Spink and Handy, dusty and breathless, halted on their way to the showers and the dressing rooms to ask his opinion, Merry gave them the praise that was their due.
"We can make up an eleven here that ought to do things to Gold Hill, fellows," said he.
"They say that Gold Hill is so sure of getting our scalps for the third time," said Spink, "that they haven't begun their fall work." "Which makes everything look all the brighter for Ophir," laughed Frank.
"Too much confidence is worse than not enough.