human
Well, what do think about it, Dick?
gpt
About what?
human
Well, for the love of mustard! Have you been dreaming while all this racket was going on? And you read that letter, too! I say, Dick, what's up?
gpt
Oh, yes, I remember now. I was thinking of something else, and Dick recovered himself with an effort, seeming to bring his thoughts back from some distant point.
human
The football team.
gpt
Of course, the eleven--or, rather, the woeful lack of one. What's to be done, Dick? I rather thought you might have a scheme, when you heard the news.
human
A plan--yes--I might--by Jove, fellows, I believe I have a plan! he exclaimed suddenly.
gpt
It ought to work, too. We've got to have the best team on the gridiron in the Military League, and just now I thought of something that will bring it about.
human
Then in the name of the two-horned rhinoceros speak it quickly! begged Innis.
gpt
Say something so I can get back at this dub Anderson. I'll write him a hot one!
human
Oh, it will take a little while to put it through, went on the young millionaire,
gpt
Beg pardon, the page said,
human
I've got to go out for a while, he said to his chums.
gpt
I'll be back as soon as possible. This is important.
human
But your football plan,
gpt
I'll tell it when I come back,
human
The rumor is true then, mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
gpt
I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it. Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him? Let's see, what is it he says.