human
Say, you sure did have your nerve with you, when you shook hands with those two sneaks,
gpt
Yes, it did take nerve, but it was the only thing to do. I'm a thousand times obliged to you, Tom, for what you did for me, and----
human
For what I didn't do for you, I guess you mean, interrupted his chum with a smile.
gpt
Well, I meant all right, but they beat us out. But I'm not done trying. Joe, you're going to pitch on the first nine of Excelsior Hall before this season is over, or I'll eat my hat.
human
I wish I could believe so,
gpt
and Luke and Hiram