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80 chump! He thinks because he's captain of the school eleven he owns the earth!"

Herrick went on raving in this intemperate fashion, while Harry attempted to put in a mild, persuasive defense of Rupert.

"Oh, you're too good-natured, Harry!" said Herrick scornfully. "You ought n't to forgive a fellow so easily that's been a chump. If I only get a good chance," he added, as he and Harry separated in the corridor of the dormitory, "I'll show him yet!"