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The Cock-House at Fellsgarth

CHAPTER EIGHT
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We couldn't for Brinkman." When morning school was over on the Friday, there was a general stampede for the Hall, where boys crowded up for good seats a quarter of an hour before the time, and enlivened the interval with cheers and demonstrations for their favourite candidate.

Wally and his friends were particularly active in their corner, and addressed the meeting generally in favour of Fisher major.
"Back up, you Classic kids!" shouted Wally, standing on his seat and apostrophising a group of the Sixth who were standing near.

"Fisher's your friend! Won the mile in 4-38; batting average 34.658742.3; bowling, 12 wickets an innings, and 3 runs an over.

Never tells lies, or cheats.

Always comes home sober and gives silver in the collection.
He won't waste your money or cook your accounts, like some chaps; and he'll run the ball up the field, instead of sitting down in the middle of the scrummage like the Modern chaps to keep warm.


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