Desirious of ingratiating himself with the boys, and so securing
their votes, he had been unusually amiable and generous during
the past week. At the previous lesson he had brought half a
bushel of apples, from which he had requested the boys to help
themselves freely. By this means he hoped to attain the object of
his ambition.
Squire Haynes, too, was interested in the success of his son.
"If they elect you captain, John," he promised, "I will furnish
you money enough to buy a handsome sash and sword."
Besides John, there were several others who cherished secret
hopes of success. Among these were Charles Reynolds and Wilbur
Summerfield. As for Frank Frost, though he had thought little
about it, he could not help feeling that he was among those best
qualified for office, though he would have been quite content
with either of the three highest offices, or even with the post
of orderly sergeant.
Among those who had acquitted themselves with the greatest credit
was our old friend Dick Bumstead, whom we remember last as
concerned in rather a questionable adventure.
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