human
I understand you are now ready to proceed with the election for a captain and a manager,
gpt
Sure,
human
There are three candidates, went on the coach.
gpt
Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Dutton and Mr. Rutley. How will you vote, by ballot or acclimation?
human
Ballot--ballot!
gpt
Very well, then I will appoint the tellers, and you----
human
One moment, if you please, interrupted Dutton, as he arose.
gpt
There has been a slight mistake made. There are only two candidates in the field--Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Rutley. I wish to withdraw in favor of Mr. Hamilton. You--you all know what he did last night--for me, faltered Ray, and his voice was a trifle husky.
human
After that I could not stand against him in the election.
gpt
Yes, you will--I insist! cried Dick, jumping up.
human
I don't want you to withdraw.
gpt
You can't help yourself, old man! cried Ray heartily, playfully shaking his fist at Dick.
human
I want all you fellows who were going to vote for me to vote for Dick Hamilton--that is unless you are committed to Frank Rutley,
gpt
No one can vote for me--I'm out of it! called out Frank.
human
I'm for Hamilton.
gpt
Hurray!
human
Three cheers for Dick Hamilton!
gpt
Do I understand that both you young gentlemen withdraw?
human
I do,
gpt
Same here!
human
Then, as there is but one candidate in the field, perhaps it is unnecessary----
gpt
I move that Dick Hamilton be unanimously elected captain of the Kentfield football eleven, by acclimation, and long may he wave o'er the team of the strong and the team of the brave!
human
Second it!
gpt
All those in favor of this motion will signify it by saying 'yes,'
human
YES!
gpt
Then Dick Hamilton is the football captain, and I beg to extend him my congratulations,
human
And I, also,