"No, Walt. I think I should prefer to be on the floor, where I can
talk. Neither the chairman nor president has the right to argue, you
know. I'm afraid I shouldn't be of much use to the club if I couldn't
talk," laughed Ned. "I propose Mr. Stacy Brown, otherwise known as
'Chunky, ' for temporary chairman. Chunky is fat, and can appear very
dignified when he wants to, even if he doesn't feel that way."

"That's the idea," agreed Walter.

"Now, all in favor of Mr. Chunky Brown for presiding officer of the
first meeting of the Pony Rider Boys manifest it by saying 'Aye.'"

Ned and Walter voted in the affirmative.

"All opposed, say 'Nay.'"

"Nay!" voted Chunky in a loud voice.

"The Ayes have it. Mr. Stacy Chunky Brown has been duly chosen
temporary chairman of the Pony Rider Boys. Mr. Chairman, will you
please take the chair and call this meeting to order?" invited Ned
Rector, escorting Stacy to a chair which had been placed at one end of
the tent for the purpose of receiving him.

Chunky sank into the seat, gazing helplessly about him.

"Well?" urged Ned.

"Do something," laughed Walter.