"Do your best to learn, Edwards.

Get the signals and plays down pat.

There isn't much time, but you can do it if you'll put your mind on it.

You wanted to make the 'varsity, you know, and now you've done it, and here's your chance to make good, Edwards.
But you've got to work like thunder, old man!" He laid a hand on Steve's shoulder and his fingers tightened as he went on.

"Everyone's got his hands full right now, you see, and there's no one to coach you much.
You've got to buckle down and learn things yourself.