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The High School Left End

CHAPTER X
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He knows how to bring out condition, and how to teach the game.

He lays down the rules that furnish the sole means of success at football.
And you---one of our most valuable fellows---are following some of his instructions---when they don't conflict with your comfort or with your own ideas about training.

Now, honestly, what do you know about training that is better than Coach Morton's information on that very important subjects" "Oh, come, now; you're a little bit too hard, Prescott," argued Purcell.

"I do about everything just as I'm told." "You admit Mr.Morton's ability, don't you ?" "Yes, of course." "Then why don't you stick to every single rule that's laid down by a man who knows what he is doing?
It will be better for your condition, won't it, Purcell ?" "Yes, without a doubt." "And what is better for you is better for the team and for the school, isn't its" "By Jove, Prescott, you're a stickler for duty, aren't you ?" cried Purcell.
He spoke in a louder tone this time.

Two girls who were passing the street corner where the young men stood heard the query and glanced over with interest.
Neither young man perceived the girls at that moment.
"Why, yes," Prescott answered slowly.


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