CHAPTER V 

GETTING ACQUAINTED 

"Dick, we have made two enemies, that's sure," remarked Sam to his brother as they watched Flockley and Koswell depart. 

"It couldn't be helped if we have, Sam," was the reply. "You are not sorry for what we did at the Sanderson house, are you?" 

"Not in the least. What we should have done was to give those chaps a sound thrashing." 

"They seem to have a number of friends here. Probably they will do all they can to make life at this college miserable for us." 

"Well, if they do too much, I reckon we can do something too." 

Some new students had been standing at a distance watching the scene described in the last chapter. Now one of them approached and nodded pleasantly. 

"Freshmen?" he asked. 

"Yes," answered both of the Rovers. 

"So am I. My name is Stanley Browne. What's yours?" 

"Dick Rover, and this is my brother Sam." 

"Oh, are you Dick Rover? I've heard about you. My cousin knows you real well." 

"Who is your cousin?" 

"Larry Colby." 

"Larry!" cried Dick. "Well, I guess he does know us well. We've had some great times together at Putnam Hall and elsewhere. So you are Larry's cousin? I am real glad to know you." And Dick held out his hand. 

"Larry is one of our best chums," said Sam, also shaking hands. "I remember now that he has spoken of you. I am glad to know somebody at this place." And Sam smiled broadly. Soon all three of the boys were on good terms, and Stanley Browne told the Rovers something about himself. 
What did one of them think they should have done?
What we should have done was to give those chaps a sound thrashing