THE CLIFFORD SEVEN GET A CHALLENGE
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hockey players and others who had gathered around the ice-boat from below.
"Listen, fellows," he observed. "What d'ye think? We're challenged to a match by the Columbia High Hockey Team the second day beyond Christmas, or as soon after that as the weather permits. Shall we accept? All in favor say aye!"
And immediately there burst forth a shout that made the echoes ring from both sides of the Harrapin. Frank looked at his companion.
"Say, Lanky," he observed, when the tumult had in a measure subsided, "it looks like we would have our work cut out for us to beat this fast seven, eh?"
"But don't forget, Frank, that this is still Columbia's year," said Lanky, sturdily.
