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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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tioned the football and baseball teams, the rowing and gymnasium clubs, and spoke of the contests won and lost.

"We had some warm times at baseball early in the summer," he said. "I played first base and catcher, and we won nine games and lost four. Our boat club won three matches and lost the same number."

"I know I'd like to learn how to row," answered Dave. "But going into a race would be another thing."

"I hope the doctor puts you in our dormitory, Dave. There are six beds in it, and only four were occupied last season."

"I'll ask him to do so," was the prompt reply.

The run to Oakdale Junction occupied less than an hour, and here the two boys found they would have to wait half an hour before a train would start for Oakdale proper.

"We'll have to get supper here," said Roger. "I don't know what sort of feeding houses they have, but we'll have to do the best we can."

"You must have supper with me," said Dave. "But I can't promise you such a spread as we had for dinner."

"Oh, let us get a sandwich, a cut of pie, and a glass of milk," answered the senator's son. "I'm not so very hungry."

There was a neat little restaurant not far from