This latter fact, added to his deserved unpopularity, filled his spirit with gall as he hastened toward the dressing rooms.

There he quickly got into his street clothes and as hastily quitted the athletic field.
Therein Fred Ripley made a mistake, as he generally did in other things.

In sport all can't win.

It is more of an art to be a cheerful, game loser than to bow to the plaudits of the throng.
"Mr.Prescott," demanded Coach Luce, "how long have you been working under Pop Gint's training ?" "Between four and five weeks, sir." "And Darrin the same length of time ?" "Yes, sir," nodded Dave.
"Then, unless you two find something a whole lot better to do in life, you could do worse than to keep in mind the idea of trying for positions on the national teams when you're older." "I think we have something better in view, Mr.Luce," Dick answered smilingly.

"Eh, Dave ?" "Yes," nodded Darrin and speaking emphatically.