At two of these, coach had struck.
"You're going to do first-rate, Prescott, by the time we get outdoors, I think;" Mr.Luce announced.

"I shall pay particular attention to your wrist work." "I'm afraid I showed up like a lout," whispered Dave, as Dick rejoined his chums.
"No, you didn't," Dick retorted.

"You showed what all of us show---that you need training to get into good shape.

That's what the coach is working with us for." "I'm betting on you and Dick for the team," put in Tom Reade, quickly.
"Dick will make it, and I think you will, too, Dave," added Harry Hazelton.
"I wish I were as sure for myself," muttered Greg Holmes, plaintively.
"Oh, well, if I can't make the team," grinned Dan Dalzell, "I'm going to stop this work and go in training as a mascot." "Look at the fellow who always carries Luck in his pocket!" gibed Hazelton, good-humoredly.
Coach Luce was now calling off several names rapidly.

These young men were directed to scatter on the gym.floor.