And--but I'll try, just the same.

Paul's had his chance and there's no harm now in looking after Neil Fletcher." He found Devoe with Foster and one of the coaches.

The latter was lecturing them forcibly in lowered tones, and Neil hesitated to interrupt; but while he stood by undecided Devoe glanced up, his face a pucker of anxiety.

Neil strode forward.
"Say, Bob, get me on this half, can't you?
Mills told me to see you," he begged.

"Give me a chance, Bob!" Devoe frowned impatiently and shook his head.
"Can't be done, Neil.