suspicion of a sniff. He added, "Perhaps I could interview your father and convince him differently."
Harold knew Henry Lamb's opinion of the town highbrow. The youth said doubtfully, "I don't think it would do any good."
"My specific motive in bringing up this matter," Gaines continued resoundingly, "is that there is a smoker and get-together of the Ohio alumni branch of Tate University in Cleveland to-morrow evening. I have been urged to bring with me any members of my graduating class who might be interested in my alma mater. The alumni association will pay the traveling expenses of such guests. I regret that one of the requirements is that the high school or preparatory school students thus invited shall possess outstanding athletic prowess. I may say that I do not at all approve the tendency of our colleges proselytizing prospective entering men with athletic ability. However, I believe that you would meet even this regrettable requirement. You have acquitted yourself adequately upon the baseball and football teams here. I dare say I shall be justified in extending to you an invitation to accompany me to Cleveland to-morrow afternoon, if you would care to come and if you can secure your parents' permission. You will there meet several prominent Tate
