But it didn't do it any good to have it stepped on." "Probably not.

Do you still wish to jump ?" "Yes, sir.

If I don't, some of the crowd will say I am afraid," said Dick.
"In the future, Flapp, be more careful," said George Strong significantly.
"By Jinks! but the Flapp crowd are dandies!" whispered Tom.

"First Jackson tried to change the hammers and now Flapp himself tries to disable you.

We must be on our guard after this." "That's true," replied his elder brother, and Sam nodded.
Because of Dick's hurt foot it was decided that Gus Pender should jump first.