human
Did Hiram or Luke say anything when you told them?
gpt
Oh, yes--a little.
human
What was it?
gpt
Nothing very pleasant, so don't repeat it to Joe, but Hiram wanted to know why I didn't pick out a decent fellow to pitch against the first team, and Luke remarked that Joe would be knocked out of the box in the first practice game, and that I'd have to get some one else.
human
Oh, Luke said that, did he?
gpt
Yes, and then some more.
human
Just wait until the first game--that's all, requested Tom quietly.
gpt
If they knock Joe Matson out of the box it will be the first time it's happened since he found that he was a real pitcher.
human
There are some pretty good batters on the first team,
gpt
That's the kind Joe likes, replied his chum.
human
Just you wait; that's all.