human
I wonder, Van, how you can ever be content to leave all this behind and come East to school,
gpt
Oh, you see, Dad was born in the East, and he wanted me to have an eastern education, explained Van.
human
He laughs at himself for the idea though, and says it is only a sentimental notion, as he is convinced a western school would do exactly as well. He has lived out here twenty years now, and yet he still has a tender spot in his heart for New England. It is in his blood, he declares, and he can't get it out. Notwithstanding his love for the East, however, Mother and I say that wild horses couldn't drag him back there to live.
gpt
I suppose you wouldn't want to come East, either,
human
Not on your life! Give me lots of hustle and plenty of room! replied Van emphatically.
gpt
But I like the East and the eastern people, and I'll be almighty tickled to get back to Colversham and the fellows--to say nothing of Tim McGrew.
human
You'll take up football again this fall, of course, said Bob.
gpt
We'll both duff right in with the practice squad as soon as the boys get out; it seems to me there is no earthly reason why each of us shouldn't land somewhere on the eleven this year.