"Too many," smiled Old Dut wisely.
"There'd be too much talking then. A committee should have but
a very few members."
"Are nominations in order?" queried Spoff Henderson.
"Yes," nodded Old Dut. "Since I've been consulted, I'll preside
at this yard meeting."
"Then I nominate Dick Prescott, Dave Darrin and Greg Holmes,"
Spoff continued.
"Second the motion," called Ross.
Old Dut put the motion, which was carried. "As Master Prescott
was first named," announced the principal, "he will naturally
be the chairman of the committee."
"I move the committee have full powers in arranging for the race,"
Spoff added.
This was also carried. That afternoon, when school was out, the
boys hurried along Main Street, keeping a sharp lookout for Hi.
At last they espied him, with Bill Rodgers.
"What are you going to do about the swimming race?" called Hi
from across the street.
"This is our committee, duly appointed by the Central Grammar
boys," Dick called back. "When will your committee be ready?"
"We're ready now," answered Hi. "Come over here and we'll talk
about it."
Hi leaned against the fence on his own side of the street, determined
not to concede anything to the Central Grammar boys.
"Have you two been regularly appointed as a committee?" asked
Prescott.
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