human
Hadn't we better start?
gpt
No, we'll wait a few minutes longer. Porter and Weston aren't here, and I want them to come.
human
Those fellows will never train for the eleven.
gpt
Yes they will. There is good material in both of them. Here they are now. I guess we've got enough. Will you start her off, or shall I?
human
Oh, you'd better, Teddy. I'll say something later if it's necessary. Better introduce 'em formally first, and let 'em do most of the talking,
gpt
Fellows, began Teddy, arising and moving forward a bit nervously,
human
Good, Teddy! called someone encouragingly.
gpt
Say it over, we missed part of it.
human
We are here----
gpt
Because we're here!
human
Oh, hang it all! We've met to discuss football! cried the captain in desperation.
gpt
The athletic committee feels that something should be done--you all know how Blue Hill turned us down--we've got to play better. We now have two of the best coaches in the country, and they're going to have charge. I take pleasure in introducing to you Mr. Burke Martin of Yale, and Mr. Wilson Spencer of Princeton.
human
Three cheers for both of 'em!
gpt
I am glad to see you all so enthusiastic, he began.
human
You know why the services of Mr. Martin and myself were secured, and I assure you that we will do our best to get your team into shape. To do this we may have to tell you some unpleasant truths, and some of you who imagine yourself good players may find that you cannot make the team--at least not at once. But I hope there will be no hard feelings. Now to begin with, I want to say something about training, as that is my specialty, and afterward Mr. Martin will give you a little talk about playing the game to win.