The Chums of Scranton High

oyally good time enjoyed by those who had been at the barn hop on Friday evening; and of course the other was connected with the meeting held in the schoo

ttle rod which each had modestly erected. There were doubtless burning regrets when the long list had been f

ice. There was considerable speculation as to who would finally bear off the honors, and make the first string of players. Being a substitut

ong, he was the "cynosure of every eye," as Reggie

ion, and thus restrain others from being "too fresh." These fellows need not begin to imagine t

, at general exercises, to speak of the meet

tion. "The committee carried out their business in a commendable manner, and submitted a list of names of acceptable candidates that in my opinion could not be excelled. Let every one who

a wise pedagogue, and made no mention of it in his address. Nick writhed in his seat every time he saw the principal look his way

s boys settle these things among themselves. Besides, doubtless, he grimly concluded that Nick, whose reputation as a universal bu

n to go to the office of the Head on some er

raphic account of that miserable affair Friday night. Permit me to say that you acted quite right, and I commend you for it. The boys of Scranton are deeply indebted to you for punishin

engaging in such things that are almost universal among boys. But years ago I promised my mother never to let my temper get the better of me; and under n

tleman, who knew boys "like a book," from long association with thousands o

s, what it meant, sir," said the boy, eagerl

ories that you would rather forget," exclaimed the

a time his temper got the better of him, so that he attacked a man who had insulted him, and seriously injured him. That man always had a limp through the remainder of his life. He and my father became good friends, but my dad could never forgive himself for what he did. He used to say that it was a mercy he had not actually

e doctor. He squeezed the hand of Hugh vigorously

t it, Hugh, when you got home?" he went on to

cried a little, because, I suppose, it brought back some old memories that had often saddened her; but she told me again and aga

anything to bruise the heart of that noble mother. I thought it best not to mention anything in connection with the matter. For one thing I could see you had

seball uniform would don the same, and show up at the grounds to take part in the practice. The air seemed surcharged with some electrical influence. All the talk was along the line of baseball slang. Even m

with the vigor of veterans, and chattering like a lot of magpies all the while. Out of this throng, Mr. Leonard, the at

signed to him. There must be long arduous drills in a dozen particulars, from bucking the line, and carrying the ball, to making a flying tackle, o

hat when they arrive at the dignity of high school freshmen honor, it is only a question of ability, rather

te his bunch with the proper virus and ambition,

laying, though he was apt to make himself disagreeable, and want to run things. Possibly this trait might not show so prominently, now that his conceit had been so heavily bumped in his encounter with Hugh. Then again, Mr. Leonard was not the only one to let a boy take ad

erious that could keep his chum from turning up. Perhaps, when he ran home to change his clothes, his mother had given him an errand to do. Thad was an obedient boy

This was so queer that Hugh made up his mind he must drop in at the Stevens domicile on his way home to supper, and find out wh

received warning words from some of

now he glares at you every time he happens to come near. And if looks could kill, they'd be conducting your funeral tomorrow, Hugh. He's a tough one, all right, and you knocked th

aughed on heari

believe there's as much danger as you seem to believe. Fellows like Nick are careful not to get struck by lightning twice. The burnt c