He could play baseball or football with the best of them; he could run, jump, swim, ride, and he excelled by sheer determination in almost everything he undertook.

He would not be beaten.

If defeated once, he did not rest, but prepared himself for another trial and went in to win or die.

In this way he showed himself manly, and he commanded the respect of enemies as well as friends.
Rattleton was ashamed of the language he had used after the departure of Bloodgood, and he did not attempt to excuse himself further.

He lay back in his berth, looking sicker than ever.
"I'd give ten dollars for the privilege of helping Mr.Bloodgood out with my foot!" hissed Jack Diamond.