Monthly Archives: November 2006

you are especially fortunate Amy’s face became suddenly earnest and sober, “Because, my young friend, you are especially fortunate. A kindly Providence has placed you in the care of one of the wisest, most respected, er–finest examples of young manhood … Continue reading →

“I never!” cried Amy indignantly.

“Hm; yes, that’s so. Now, look here.” Mr. Detweiler laid a hand on Clint’s knee. “There’s a fine chance for a fellow who is willing to work and learn on this team. If you’ll make up your mind to it, … Continue reading →

“I’m afraid not,” answered Amy. “The fact is, sir, this fellow has a lamentable habit of speaking disrespectfully of his school. I have warned him that I didn’t like it and he persists. What I–”

And Chase’s prophecy proved fairly correct. Chambers had shot her bolt. Brimfield secured the ball by inches on a fourth down near the middle of the field and her first desperate attack, a skin-tackle play with St. Clair carrying the … Continue reading →

he knocks you down “Seems to me,” replied the stranger judicially, “it’s up to you whether he knocks you down. Why don’t you turn the tables and do the knocking down yourself? It’s a beautiful morning you’ve chosen, gentlemen.”

“Until we drop,” agreed Amy. “I shall begin and look for a nice comfortable place to drop. Say, we won’t get a thing but hard looks when we get back–if ever we do.”

“Not that I know of,” laughed the Chief. “I guess there’s a reward for the capture of the fellows who did it. If you can show us where they are you might make a couple of hundred dollars, son. The … Continue reading →

“‘S afternoon. We met by chance. Casually I mentioned the fact that you were probably one of the niftiest little linemen that ever broke through the–er–stubborn defence of a desperate enemy–”

Dreer “Don’t I? You bet I do! Anyone has a right to interfere with Harmon Dreer. Anyone who hands him a jolt is a public benefactor.”