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Rh freer and more genial intercourse when the assumption by a few of a secret and important interest was discontinued. And Harry's leadership in school affairs was not more disputed and was far less resented than when he had relied for it upon the support of his "machine." It had never been more enthusiastically followed than in the framing of this letter to Rupert.

The day when Harry learned that his position on the Corinthian track team was secure was crowded for him with pleasurable excitement. He received that afternoon a telegram from his brother Clark, announcing his arrival at San Francisco. Clark and Archer Sands were entering upon the last stage of their journey round the world. They would both be present on the field-day.

Only a few hours after Harry had received the telegram, he met the rector walking down to the athletic field. He touched his cap and was passing, but the rector stopped.

"Harry," he said, "I understand you're to have charge of the exercises on field-day.