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 Jennings brought up the rear. He saw Praska leave the stand and went on with a new thought in his mind. Praska had approved of what the Owl had done. Praska had not said so in that many words, but it had been apparent during their second interview. Praska had not rushed in to defend the Owl, but had patiently and silently waited for the justification that he knew would have to come. Praska had made it possible for him to stiffen the nine as it had been stiffened that afternoon.

"Proper spirit," the coach said half aloud—and smiled. More than one Northfield boy had brought it to the game that day.