At least, it is true that Benton came nearer to scoring than her adversary when, on Brimfield's five-yard line, she lost possession of the ball by a fumble.
On the other hand, Brimfield tried one field-goal from an impossible angle and missed.
The next Monday, with several of the regulars out of the 'varsity line-up, the second won a 6 to 0 victory, and "Boots," choosing to ignore the 'varsity's weakness on that occasion, requested the second to observe what could be accomplished by making the most of their opportunities to practice! The fellows, quite as well pleased as their coach, although not taking to themselves so much credit as he accorded them, smiled, and said, "Yes, sir," very politely and winked amongst themselves.

But they liked "Boots"; liked him for his enthusiasm and for the tireless energy he displayed in their behalf.

If you can't make the 'varsity it is at least something to be able to help develop it, and that is what the second was doing, very loyally and gladly.

And when in the process of aiding in its development it was possible to beat it, the second shook hands with itself and was cock-o'-the-walk for days after! Steve, like most others on the second, had relinquished hope of getting on the 'varsity.

A month ago he would have scornfully refused to consider anything less than a position on the first team, but Steve had had his eyes opened not a little.