human
Well, you've heard the news I suppose?
gpt
About the announcements being made?
human
No--about me being off the team.
gpt
Yes, I'm sorry, but perhaps----
human
Oh, yes; you're sorry! snapped Porter.
gpt
But I notice that _your_ name is down all right.
human
Yes,
gpt
We all know why you're on the Varsity. It isn't because of your star playing.
human
I never claimed to be a star, was the calm answer,
gpt
No, you didn't! fairly shouted Porter.
human
You were picked because it is your money that's paying the salaries of the coaches and they were afraid if they didn't pick you that they'd lose their jobs. That's why you're on the Varsity, Dick Hamilton, and you can put that in your pipe and smoke it!
gpt
Wait one minute, Mr. Porter, called Dick in a strangely quiet voice.
human
I want to say something to you.
gpt
No, let me say it,