human
What's the matter with you, anyhow? Hiram asked.
gpt
Aren't you glad we did that chump Matson up good and brown?
human
Oh, well, I don't know, answered Luke slowly.
gpt
I didn't think it would mean that we'd lose the Blue Banner.
human
How do you know we are going to lose it?
gpt
Of course we are. Morningside will win, with no good pitcher to hold her down, and Joe is a good pitcher, no matter what hand he had in getting us out of the nine. I'm sorry I got out anyhow. I'd like to be on it now.
human
You're sorry?
gpt
Yes, I wouldn't have resigned only you made me.
human
No, I wasn't, and while we're on this subject I'll tell you another thing. I'm mighty sorry I had a hand in that statue business.
gpt
You didn't do anything--Sam and I yanked it down.
human
I know, but I put Joe's telegram there--I'm responsible for him being on probation, so he can't play to-morrow.
gpt
Oh, you are; eh? sneered Hiram.
human
Then you'd better go tell the doctor that.
gpt
By Jove I will! suddenly exclaimed Luke with a change of manner.
human
I haven't had a decent night's sleep since I did it. I am going to tell. I can't stand it any longer. I want to see Excelsior win the Blue Banner. I'm going to tell the doctor!
gpt
Hold on! Hiram fairly hissed.
human
If you squeal I'll make it so hot for you that you'll wish you'd never seen me--and so will Sam.
gpt
I'm not afraid! Besides I'm not going to tell on you--only on myself. I'll say I put the telegram there. The doctor can think what he likes about who pulled down the statue. He can put me on probation for I won't tell, but it doesn't matter, for I don't play ball. But that will let Joe play, and it's not too late for him to get in shape--in fact, he's at top notch, for I saw him practice to-day. I'm going to tell, and you can do as you like, Hiram.
human
I say you shan't tell. I'll----