That gave Coach Robey a chance to give undivided attention to the second and third and he made the most of it.

He and Andy Miller, the latter trailing a grey blanket after him, joined the third squad when the first team and substitutes had trotted away to the gymnasium and at once displayed a flattering but embarrassing interest.

The Third was practising signals, eleven men in the line-up and two or three more following and watching.

Marvin was driving them from a position at the rear, occasionally darting into the line, to correct a fault or illustrate a play.

Unfortunately, Carmine, who was at quarter, noticed the coach's advent and immediately got flustered.