Sing out one at a time." They did sing out one at a time.
"Twenty of them," said the senior, running down his list.

"Four fives, I suppose ?" "Yes," said Swinstead.

"Clear the course, somebody, and call the fellows." So the course was cleared, and proclamation made that the new boys were about to race.

Whereat Templeton lined the quarter-mile track; and showed a languid interest in the contest.

Swinstead called over the first five names on his list.
"Take off your coats and waistcoats," said he.
They obeyed.