Monthly Archives: February 2008

“We’ll keep it closed

“We’ll keep it closed.”

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“Don’t bank on that,” replied Black, shaking his head

“Don’t bank on that,” replied Black, shaking his head. “Robey has a fierce memory. You’ll find that out for yourself if you stay around awhile longer.”

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“The train got in at six and there was nothing else to do

“The train got in at six and there was nothing else to do. I got here before nine.”

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But Amy’s further instructions were interrupted

But Amy’s further instructions were interrupted. A blue-coated policeman who had been observing their approach with keen interest hailed them from the curb at the corner.

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“I think I’m going to like it,” replied Clint soberly

“I think I’m going to like it,” replied Clint soberly.

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“Aren’t you in Wendell?” asked Amy

“Aren’t you in Wendell?” asked Amy.

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And so it went until Brimfield, taking the enemy by surprise, had won

her way to the thirty-seven yards And so it went until Brimfield, taking the enemy by surprise, had won her way to the thirty-seven yards. There someone mistook the signals, three yards were lost on second down, and, with seven … Continue reading

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Carmine and Captain Innes conferred

Carmine and Captain Innes conferred. St. Clair was chosen to try the right tackle. But there was no hole there and he lost a yard. Harris banged out less than two feet at right guard. St. Clair again tried right … Continue reading

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Penny nodded soberly

Penny nodded soberly. “It’ll be–funny,” he agreed. “I don’t suppose you’ll quite understand it, Thayer, but–well, this school is more like a real home than any other place I know. You see, my mother died a long while ago; I … Continue reading

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“Tut, tut! You mustn’t think I’m knocking you around on account of that

“Tut, tut! You mustn’t think I’m knocking you around on account of that. Oh dear, no! I wouldn’t have any right to do that, Dreer. What I’m doing is punishing you for speaking disrespectfully of our dear old Alma Mater. … Continue reading

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