“Because he took boxing lessons with me for two years,” answered Mr

“Because he took boxing lessons with me for two years,” answered Mr.
Conklin unhesitatingly. “We used to have boxing, you know. That was
before your time, though. I remember now that Durkin, although a mere
kid, was very quick and took to it like a duck to water. It was a great
mistake to abolish boxing. There’s no better exercise, and none
more useful.”