human
Going to stay and see the game?
gpt
Yes, might as well. Gee! But I hope our fellows lose!
human
So do I, added Luke.
gpt
It would show them what a mistake they made by dropping us.
human
That's right, agreed the conceited Hiram.
gpt
If they had only waited we'd have come out all right. It was all the fault of Joe Matson and Tom Davis. I'll get square with 'em yet.
human
Beg your pardon, murmured Luke.
gpt
Oh, it's Sam Morton, he added, for he had met Sam in town a week or so previously.
human
Have you met Hiram Shell, Sam,
gpt
Oh, yes, you're the manager of the Excelsiors, said Sam.
human
Glad to know you. I think we'll beat you again. I may pitch after the fifth inning. I'm only the sub now, but I expect to be the regular soon.
gpt
I _was_ manager, replied Hiram bitterly,
human
Joe Matson, eh? He's the same fellow who made a lot of trouble for me.
gpt
Excuse me, murmured Luke.
human
I see a friend of mine. I'm going to leave you for a minute.
gpt
All right, assented Hiram.
human
So Joe Matson made trouble for you, too, eh?
gpt
Yes, he played a mean trick on me, and took my place as pitcher, which wasn't exactly true, as my old readers know.
human
I'd like to get square with him some way,
gpt
Say, so would I! exclaimed Hiram eagerly.
human
Shake hands on that. He's a low sneak, and he played a mean trick on me. I'd do anything to get even.
gpt
Maybe we can,
human
How?
gpt
Oh, lots of ways. Come on over here where no one will hear us. Maybe we can fix up some scheme on him. I'd give a good deal to get even.
human
So would I, added Hiram.
gpt
I wish I could get him off the nine, and out of the school.
human
I'll help you,
gpt
Play ball!