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`` We 'll talk it over with the fellows , and with Old Dut also , '' Dick went on . `` Of course we have no right to act for the school unless the other fellows are willing . '' When Dick left his chums at noon it was with an agreement to meet on Main Street again at half past one . At fifteen minutes past one the telephone bell rang in the little bookstore . `` Have you a copy of Moore 's Ballads ? '' asked a masculine voice . `` Yes , '' replied Mr. Prescott ; `` in different styles of bindings and at different prices . ''