human
Oh, Bunny!
gpt
And he can pass the tenderfoot tests, and he's awfully good at athletics, and--
human
But I'm not _any_ good at athletics, protested Rodman, laughing.
gpt
I'm no good at all in that sort of thing.
human
He's just too modest to say so. You ought to have seen how he saved the kitten.
gpt
Have you ever played baseball?
human
Sure--a little. But I'm no good. I can't bat decently, or catch or field.
gpt
Come on over and take my place, he invited.
human
I doubt if I can hit Buck, and poor old Specs has been perched on third for hours. Everybody who comes to bat knocks a baby grounder or a pop-up or something, and Specs stays right there.
gpt
All right, Bunny!
human
Go and try, she urged.
gpt
I know you can do it.
human
Hurry up, Bunny! Pretty near time for the bell!
gpt
But--but--
human
Try it, anyhow.
gpt
Oh, you must!
human
I'm no good, but I'll give you a chance to see just how bad I am.
gpt
This Claxton, Bunny confided, as they jogged to the diamond,