Chapter 11 A JOKE ON THE PROCTOR

For a moment neither Tom nor Phil answered. There was an embarrassed silence, but it only affected the three chums, for all about them was a rollicking, shouting crowd of students intent on arranging for a celebration in honor of the nine, and Sid-the player who had done so much to help win.

"Have you got to go?" asked Tom, in a low voice. "Can'