We all hope to make the football team this fall.

We're all of us in pretty good shape, too, I think, sir; but we're going out on this training hike to see if we can't work ourselves down as hard as nails." "I'd like to go with you," nodded the sub-master.
"Can't you do it, sir ?" asked Dick eagerly, for Mr.Luce was a favorite with all the boys.
"Unfortunately, I can't," replied the submaster.

"I'm expected at home.

My mother and sister claim me for this month.

But I wish I could go, just the same." "You would be most welcome I assure you, sir," replied Dick warmly.
"Thank you, Prescott," returned Mr.Luce with a smile.