On went my hand, and on went the struggle.
"Now, Newcome; one tug more ?" "Bravo, our man! You'll do it yet!" "Time's up! No side!" Then rose those two from the earth, and immediately the astonished Jim felt himself embraced before the whole multitude by his aunt.
"Well, James, and how do you feel after it all ?" "Hungry," replied Jim.
So ended the famous match.

After that Jim had no more trouble from his uncle and aunt on the subject of athletics, which they were fain to admit were a branch of science beyond their comprehension.
Charlie started that same night for London, with the intention of making one more effort to help Tom Drift at all hazards.

I, meanwhile, was restored to the possession of my lawful owner, who returned to his studies in the "Mouse-trap"; sitting up all night, I am sorry to say, to make up for the loss of the day..