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54 Afterward the school eleven, which played annually against St. John's, was picked from these two teams.

Harry had been out every day, practicing with the Corinthians, and although his room-mate, Frank Windsor, was captain, Harry had never been given much encouragement. But when the list of the eleven was posted on the school bulletin-board, he was thrilled to find himself assigned to the position of right end. Holder, against whom he had been playing in practice, and who, he had supposed, would be given the place, was written down as substitute.

Harry turned away from the bulletin-board, swelling inwardly with pride. This event certainly vindicated him as a candidate for an athletic presidency. He had a glimpse of Holder's face peering over the circle of boys about the bulletin-board, and saw the shadow of disappointment that settled on it; and that for an instant made him uncomfortable.

"But somebody's always got to be disappointed," he thought, as he walked away.