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`` When the class meeting is called I 'd rather go in with a free mind on the subject . Then , Dodge , if I consider you the best man put in nomination , I 'll vote for you . '' Though this was not a positive assurance Dodge and his campaign managers made use of it to put Dick 's name in the list of supporters . One evening , at dress parade , when the cadet adjutant read the day 's orders , he came to this announcement : `` Members of the fourth class are requested to meet , under permission of the Superintendent , at the Y.M.C.A. at eight o'clock to-night , for the election of a class president , and for transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting . Members of the upper classes will accordingly remain away from the Y.M.C.A. to-night . '' `` Remember , you fellows , '' called Bert Dodge , thrusting his head into Dick and Greg 's room after return to barracks , `` I count upon your strong support to-night . '' Not a man save two on sick report at cadet hospital was absent when Cadet Hopper , acting as temporary chairman , the plebe class called to order .