We'll try it anyhow." "I know a lot of the schoolhouse monitors think just the same as we do," said Tipper, "but they're so precious jealous for their house.

They'd sooner stick to Riddell than allow a Parrett's fellow to be cock of the school." "A Parrett's fellow is cock of the school all the same," said Wibberly.
"I wish the regatta was over.

That will put things right." "Yes; when once Parrett's boat is at the head of the river the schoolhouse won't have much to crow for," said Ashley.
"For all that," replied Bloomfield, "they seem to be grinding a bit with the crew they have got." "Let them grind," said Game, laughing.

"I'd as soon back Welch's boat as theirs.

Fairbairn's the only man that does any work, and he's no form at all.