human
Speaking of worms, observed the Codfish,
gpt
I saw it was printed as usual, said Frank.
human
Some good football news on the first page?
gpt
Always thinking of football. Did you happen to look in the crew notices? Of course, you didn't.
human
What was it? Tell us. Have you been promoted?
gpt
Promoted is the word, said the Codfish proudly.
human
I have the honor to announce to you, since you didn't read it for yourself, that I'm to guide the destinies of the third Freshman crew henceforth.
gpt
I'm glad I'm not on it, then,
human
And, continued the Codfish undaunted by Turner's shot,
gpt
Your line of talk I suppose is so overpowering that the crew rows hard to get away from it.
human
Don't be sarcastic, Armstrong. It doesn't fit your particular style of beauty. You are peeved because you can't make the Freshman football team, and, of course, I don't blame you, but try not to be jealous of me.
gpt
Go it, old bird, he said.
human
We're too fond of you to be jealous, but remember the old proverb: 'Pride goeth before a fall!'
gpt
Watch me, said the Codfish.
human
Proverbs don't fit my case,
gpt
Why such industry?
human
Read it in the _News_, my son. I'm going to have a red-hot scoop to-morrow.
gpt
Let us in on it.
human
Not on your life.
gpt
Has it anything to do with prehistoric horses?
human
Nothing at all. Better than that. This one will make them all sit up and take notice. There ought to be about ten thousand words credit in this one. I can see the road clear to an editorship on that ancient and honorable sheet. When I get on the Board, I'll see to it that all football games are very carefully reported, and that your glaring mistakes are not brought out too prominently.
gpt
Thanks, very much, said Turner, laughing.
human
You're a confident little rooster. For a man who talks so much you get very little into that same _News_, it seems to me.
gpt
I'll bet you I can get a front page article to-morrow.
human
I'm not a betting man, said Turner.
gpt
Moreover I don't want to take your money.
human
Quitter, retorted the Codfish.
gpt
I'll bet you for fun, money or beans.
human
I haven't had any fun for the last three weeks. I have no money, and beans are scarce.
gpt
Then I'll show you, anyway. Read the _News_ in the morning,