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20 as I do that the place belongs to the best athlete"— "It belongs to the fellow that the school wants to give it to," cut in Frank Windsor.

"If the Crown nominated Rupert Ormsby the school would want him all right," insisted Harry.

"Yes, but the Crown won't nominate Rupert Ormsby!" said Joe Herrick, in a tone of triumph.

"It's kind of an embarrassing position for you, Harry, having to put the question of your own nomination," Frank Windsor said. "You'd better let me take the chair, and we'll rush you right through."

"Yes, give it up, Harry. Go ahead, Frank, put it through!" the boys urged.

"No, hold on!" Harry pleaded; but they drowned him out, crying:—

"Go ahead, Frank!"

Frank Windsor rose to his feet. "All those in favor of Harry Harding as the Crown's candidate for president of the athletic association please say 'Aye.'"