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41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What are you sticking up for him for? asked Paul in some indignation."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It'll get so all the other sentries will do the same thing."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, that might not be so bad. Besides, I do think he did right--even though class custom is against it. Then, too, I don't want to get on unfriendly terms with him. I hope to keep in touch with that old miser Duncaster through Porter."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, yes, about your father's business. How is it coming on?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not very well. I hear that the other side has made a very good offer to Mr. Duncaster, but he has turned them down the same as he did me. There are other matters cropping up, however, that make things complicated in the electric road business, and poor dad is worried to death. I don't know what his next move will be."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Did you hear whether or not we'll have a game with Haskell?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, but here comes Hatfield now. We'll ask him. He has some mail, perhaps he just heard."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's all right! joyfully called the manager, waving a letter at Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They'll play us next Saturday. Those coaches must have quite a pull."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Will they put in their first team?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They'll do that, and also come here to give us a game."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "On our own grounds? Good! cried Paul."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We'll play our heads off!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's great! declared Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I only hope we--but there of course we're going to win!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Will we work any of the new plays on 'em? asked Paul."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I like the wing shifts and the sequence plays."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We'll work 'em if we get a chance, said Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It will all depend on what sort of a game they put up. We may have to kick a lot."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, we're up to snuff on that line, declared the manager."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now I must arrange the details. I hope we get out a big crowd and make some money."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And I hope the fellows come out to practice this afternoon, spoke Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Come on Paul, we've got the science lecture on now."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's something you must be on the lookout for, said Mr. Martin, who was a bit chagrined over what had happened."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It isn't enough to play well on your own team, you must watch what the other fellow is doing. Now try again, and put some ginger into your work."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, you're getting a bit stale I'm afraid,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's something like! cried Mr. Martin in approval."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Now, Hamilton, try that wing shift, he whispered to Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I think we can fool them."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, of all the disgraceful sights, you certainly present one!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Uncle Ezra!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, I'm here, and I must say of all the brutal exhibitions I ever saw, this is the worst. I never saw a bull fight, but it can't be much worse!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Have you come to see me?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Not exactly. I came because your father is in trouble, and I want to help him."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Trouble? What kind--the--"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "If you'll go somewhere and get washed up, and put some clean clothes on, so you won't look so much like a tramp, I'll talk to you, said Mr. Larabee stiffly."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I've come to take you back home, Nephew Richard."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Is my father ill?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, not ill, only worrying over business. I always said he had too many irons in the fire, and now some have burned him, declared the old man as he walked along beside his nephew out of ear-shot of the crowd."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I've come on to try my hand at helping him."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But what can you do here? asked Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And why must I leave Kentfield?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "To help your father. I should think you'd be glad to. He needs money. It costs money to stay here and play those silly, dangerous games."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not very much money, Uncle Ezra."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Don't tell me! You ought to be in my woolen mill earning four dollars and a quarter a week, instead of wasting cash here. Now I want to have a serious talk with you, Nephew Richard. Your father is in trouble, and it's your duty to leave here and help him."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I think I can help him by staying here just as well. But did he tell you to take me away from Kentfield--just when I have the football team in good shape? Did he say I was to leave?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, he didn't exactly say so, but I know it would help. Besides, you might get injured playing this game, and then you'd be a cripple for life. You ought to be at work. Now I can make a place for you in the mill. In time you could work up to twelve or fifteen dollars a week, and of course, being my nephew, and the son of my only sister, I'd give you a chance. Better come, Dick. You might be hurt here."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And I might be hurt in the mill, Uncle Ezra. I have heard of people being caught in the machinery."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, of course it's possible, admitted the crabbed man."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But you must be careful. Besides if you got hurt in the mill it would be in a good cause. Though I warn you I carry accident insurance for all my employees and you can't collect any damages from me."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Then I think I'll stay and play football, Uncle Ezra."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, the perversity and foolishness of the rising generation! groaned Mr. Larabee."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But hurry on and get cleaned up. It is a disgrace for me to be seen walking with you, and I have on my best black suit that I don't want to get spoiled. Besides I must hurry back. I have a lazy hired man that loafs when I'm away."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "There, now I am ready to hear all about it, said Dick, when he had led his uncle to one of the reception rooms of the academy, and had removed most of the traces of the recent football conflict."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Are father's affairs in much worse shape?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I should say they were! exclaimed Uncle Ezra."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This man Porter--why Nephew Richard--what is that on your nose?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Nose? What's the matter with it?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "There's a great big cut on it! How did it happen?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, that's where I tried to stop Hal Foster's shoe with my nose, I expect. That's nothing. It's only a little cut. You should have seen the one I had last year. And when Teddy Naylor broke his collar bone----"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That's enough! Not another word about the brutalities of football! I've heard enough! It's disgraceful. Let us talk about something else."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm anxious to hear about father's affairs,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I don't know very much, replied his uncle,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, I know that Mr. Duncaster,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I came here to argue with him,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You did?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, your father consented. He said you had been unable to do anything with him, and it would do no harm if I tried. I'm a fighter, I am! and Uncle Ezra squared his jaw aggressively."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll make him do as we want him to."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to help dad myself, reflected the young millionaire,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now I thought if you could take me to see this person who has the stock, went on Mr. Larabee,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I can induce him to sell it. Once your father has possession of it matters will be all right. Could we go out to his place this afternoon?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, yes, agreed Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It is not much of a run to Hardvale."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm glad of it, for then I can start back home to-night. If I take along some sandwiches, which perhaps you can get from the kitchen here for me, I can ride all night in a day coach, and so save a hotel bill. We'll start for Hardvale at once. It is within walking distance, I presume."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, answered Dick, and he felt a secret delight in his answer,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "An auto! cried Uncle Ezra in horror."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Never! I'll never waste money on one of those affairs, and when I undertook to come here on your father's business I stipulated that I would pay all expenses. He is to give me a commission for doing the work, provided I get the trolley stock, and the less expenses I have the more money I can make."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But if you don't hire an auto you'll be here so long that you'll have to stay over and pay a hotel bill,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Couldn't we hire a horse and carriage, or go in a trolley car--trolleys are cheap."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "There is no trolley line to Hardvale, said Dick,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh dear! What a hard world this is! Well, let us go and get a cheap auto. I'll bargain with the driver."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll give you two dollars,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It wouldn't pay for my time, oil and gasolene,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll make it three, and not a cent more!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You'd better walk! said the chauffeur."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I haven't any more time to bother with you."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, I'll tell you what I'll do, said the crabbed old man finally."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll pay your price, though I want you to understand that I think it's robbery, but will you throw in some sandwiches for my supper. I'm going to travel all night."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, yes, I suppose so, finally agreed the chauffeur."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Though it's the first time I've ever given a tip in my own cab. Hop in."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Nobody home I guess,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Let me try,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What do you want? Go away from here! I've gone to bed! he shouted."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll have you arrested for disturbing the peace! Get away!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Here! Wait! cried Mr. Larabee."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to talk to you about your trolley stock."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Stock is it? Trolley stock? I suspected it was something like that when I smelled your gasolene wagon coming to my door. Well, that stock isn't for sale, and don't you bother me any more about it. I won't sell to either side. Now you get away. I always go to bed early and it's past my sleeping time now. Get away!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But you don't understand! cried Mr. Larabee in desperation."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We want your stock, and I am authorized to offer you----"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I won't listen to you! Get away, I'm going to sleep!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Wait! Hold on! I'll increase the price! I must talk to you!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I guess we'd better go,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm going to try the back door, said Uncle Ezra craftily."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Maybe I can surprise him."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Come on, suggested the chauffeur."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to get back and do some business where I can make something."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Humph! You made enough out of us, declared Mr. Larabee as the man cranked up."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Now don't you forget my sandwiches."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll sue you for this! I'll have damages! I'm an injured man!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "By Jove! I hope my leg isn't broken! he thought in dismay."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And the Haskell game Saturday! Whew, this is tough luck!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Why, it's Dick Hamilton! Call a doctor, Mildred."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Don't worry, he'll be all right presently. No, his leg isn't broken--only a slightly sprained ankle. He lost his senses because of the collision shock, as much as from the pain. He's coming around all right."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, Mildred, he's conscious now."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, Mabel,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Miss Hanford,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, I'm so glad you know me! she exclaimed."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Mildred Adams and I were passing along the street just when that dreadful automobile crash came. It's a mercy you weren't all killed."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Indeed it is! chimed in Miss Adams."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But Mabel kept her nerves splendidly. She lifted your head, and then she sent me for a doctor."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, young man, how do you find yourself?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Pretty well, as long as nothing is broken."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, you're all right that way. You had a lucky escape."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "How is my uncle?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Only a slight cut. The drug clerk is putting some plaster on it. Shall I call him in?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Will I be able to play football Saturday?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Humph! That's all you lads care about. As soon as you crawl through a knot hole without getting killed you want to rush off to battle. Play Saturday? Well----"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I've just _got_ to! cried Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We meet Haskell--it means a lot to my team. I've got to play!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, I guess we can fix you up if you wear a leather bandage on that ankle. It might be a good deal worse. I'll take another look at it."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We'll tell that elderly gentleman--your uncle--that you are all right, and ask him to come in here, said Miss Hanford."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Come, Mildred."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I told you how it would be if we rode in one of them automobiles! he exclaimed."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's all your fault, Nephew Richard, and you'll have to pay the doctor bills. I shan't, and what's more I shan't pay that driver either. He ought to be more careful."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Please don't get excited,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm not excited! cried Uncle Ezra,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "and he smote his clenched right fist into the open palm of his left hand."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll have my rights. I'm not excited, but I'll have justice."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "All right, Uncle Ezra, spoke Dick calmly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Is the chauffeur hurt?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I don't care whether he is or not. I'll have the law----"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm all right--only some bruises. It was that other fellow's fault, he was on the wrong side of the street. Are you all right, Mr. Hamilton?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Glad you're not injured, spoke the lad."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Is your machine in shape to run? I want to get back to the academy. The fellows may hear about this and think I'm worse hurt than I am. Can you take me back?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Sure. Only my front lights, and some of the glass windows were smashed. I'll run you back."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Nephew Richard, do you mean to say you're going to ride back in that miserable man's machine?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Why certainly, replied the young millionaire calmly, as he arose from the couch on which he had been lying. The doctor assisted him."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Why shouldn't I go back that way. I don't want to use my ankle more than I have to before the game."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, all I've got to say is that you're more foolhardy than I thought you were, and I wash my hands of the whole affair, said Uncle Ezra bitterly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm going back home and report to your father. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything with Mr. Duncaster, but he is an obstinate man. And what's more, I won't pay hire for that automobile, either."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, you will!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That will be all right,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm going back to Dankville, went on the crabbed old man,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Go ahead,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "A strange character--rather strong-willed I should say,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Are you feeling strong enough to be moved?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, yes, and I'm much obliged to you."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You also have the young ladies to thank,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, of course,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I can't thank you enough for your first-aid-to-the-injured services, said Dick with a smile, as he shook hands with the young ladies."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It was very good of you."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, you're not done with us yet, said Miss Hanford gaily."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I've telephoned for my cousin Harold, and he's going to go to the academy with you. He'll be here in a few minutes. Here he is now,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Let us know how you are?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well old man, you certainly had a time of it! exclaimed Paul Drew, when young Johnson had safely delivered his charge and departed."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What are you trying to do, anyhow?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I don't know. It all came so suddenly there was no time to do anything. I'm sorry about Mr. Duncaster though. I wish Uncle Ezra had not butted in, for now it will make it all the harder for me when I try again to get that stock."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Are you going to try again?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Surely. Dad needs it. But I'm not going to worry about that now. We've got to devote all our attention to the Haskell game."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Do you think you can play?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm going to!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Fellows, this is your last chance, declared Coach Martin, the day previous to the great Haskell game."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Make good now and----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "To-morrow, put in Mr. Spencer with a smile."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And don't forget that you're going to win!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, for to-morrow!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "We'll make some money all right off this game! exulted Manager Hatfield."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And we need it, even if we have a millionaire on the team."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, we can't expect Dick to do it all,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He's mighty good to hire the coaches, commented George Hall."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, say, if we can only win! Has the Haskell bunch arrived yet?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, but they'll soon be here. Come on, our fellows are going to get in practice."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They're a husky lot all right, observed Dutton grimly, as the Kentfield cadets ceased their practice to"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And beefy,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, say, don't get heart-disease so soon, advised Dick with a laugh."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Wait until you see us walk through 'em."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Cover him, fellows! Cover him!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Line up, boys! yelled Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Go through 'em now."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They're strong!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "So much the more credit if we beat them!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "We've got to punt,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Get to him, boys! Get to him!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Hold 'em! Hold 'em! pleaded Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Brace!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's it!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm afraid they're too much for 'em,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, perhaps, but the game is young yet, and it's full of chances. Besides, did you note the brace they took?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes--it's great--we'll have a fine team before the season is over."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Touchdown! Touchdown!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Hold boys, hold!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Don't let 'em through! almost tearfully pleaded Dick, though it seemed that a score was inevitable."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Brace! Brace!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Our ball!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Are you going to kick?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, we'll buck the line again. I think they're tired."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "They think to tire us, for, they think I'll begin smashing their line again. Then, at the close of the half they'll knock us all apart,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Instead of that we'll kick! instantly decided Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That will keep the ball in their territory, but if they send it back I'll chance some more smashes."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Rush it back!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now's the time to hold again!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, we didn't score,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Score? Nobody expected you would against that team! cried Mr. Martin."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But look what you did. You equaled them all around, and they couldn't score on you."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "They feel worse than you do! exclaimed Mr. Spencer."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You boys did nobly. I fancy Blue Hill is trembling at this moment."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I hope so, said Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But I want to score next half."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "They're afraid of us! Dick whispered in delight to Paul."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "They held out some of their best players--now they have them in. We're up against the strongest team they have,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, but that's tough!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It might be worse! said Dick, as cheerfully as he could."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We're holding them well, considering the new men they have, but we're going to score now."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Another touchdown!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Never! Never!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Hold 'em fellows, hold! he implored."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "If we can keep 'em down to one touchdown it's as good as a victory for us!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now boys for a touchdown! called the Haskell captain with a laugh."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We're going to get it, too!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Only one touchdown and a goal against us, and the best team Haskell could put in the field, fellows! exulted the plucky captain."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's almost as good as a victory."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "There could be no more honorable defeat,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I should say not! exclaimed his colleague."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Our work hasn't gone for nothing."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Let me congratulate you, Captain Hamilton! cried the captain of Haskell, as he strode up to shake Dick's hand."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We sure thought we would wipe up the earth with you, but--well, we were astonished, to put it mildly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We'll beat you next time,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I shouldn't be surprised but what you did, he agreed."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You certainly have improved wonderfully. Where'd you get those coaches?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, they were a sort of an experiment, answered the young millionaire,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "She's more than got it! cried the other captain."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Boys, three cheers for the pluckiest team we ever went up against!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Three cheers for Haskell!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We'd have scored again but for that plucky tackle of yours, and your kick, said the guard whom Dick had thrown in the nick of time."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Hurt yourself much?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, it's only where I twisted my ankle before. I'll be all right in a few days, and ready for more games."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "It was great! Great, old man! cried Paul, circling in delight about his chum."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I never thought we could do it. Did you really think we would win? I hope you're not disappointed."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Only a little, admitted Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I hoped we might win up to the time I saw their team come out on the field. Then I knew they were too much for us. But we held them down!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Indeed we did."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And the next thing to do is to get into the Military League, and wipe out the unnecessary insult that Blue Hill handed to us, by giving them the worst drubbing they ever had."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Sure,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Congratulations! called Miss Hanford."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, it was a glorious game! but I'm so sorry you were hurt."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It's nothing,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "If Porter had played there wouldn't have been so many gains around left end,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That's right, added Weston."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Porter was our mainstay before he got put off by Hamilton's influence."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Who says by Dick's influence?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I do!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Then you don't know what you're talking about, and I advise you not to repeat it,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What's the next move?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, we ought to join the Military League, I think. We are practically out of it through the refusal of Blue Hill to accept our challenge, and I presume we'll have to join over again,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's right!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Will they let us in?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They'll have to, was what Manager Hatfield said."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I am going to have a consultation with the coaches to-morrow, and we'll decide on what to do. If we are admitted, as I have no doubt we will be, we'll challenge Blue Hill Academy again."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Have you challenged Blue Hill yet?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm going to this week. I think we've won our spurs now. How is your ankle, if we do play?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Fine as a fiddle. I've taken the bandage off. Oh, we'll play for our lives when we meet those fellows!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's the stuff! cried the young millionaire."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Now we'll practice harder than ever."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the Prison Cell I Sit."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What is it?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I've just got word, Mr. Hamilton, that your dog Grit has been arrested--or, that is, taken to the pound for going about without his license tag on, which is against the law,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Grit taken to the pound! Who did it?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Some fellow by the name of Duncaster, was the unexpected reply."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He had a policeman take the dog in, and you have to pay ten dollars to get him out. Half of it goes to that Duncaster man for causing the dog to be taken in."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Duncaster! murmured Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He's fighting us all along the line! I'm going to town!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll go with you,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What are you going to do?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm going to find out who took my dog to town, and then I'm going after him, was the answer."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He had nerve, who ever he was."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Do you think Duncaster did it? Because he knew it was your animal?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He may have done so, but I doubt it. He's just naturally mean and cranky, and when he found Grit wandering about the street he probably notified a dog-catcher. I didn't think they were so strict when cool weather set in. Poor Grit! In a pound with a lot of curs! His feelings will be hurt."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Did he say I said for him to take Grit?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, sir, I can't say as how he did. But he's been real friendly with the dog, Mr. Porter has, and Grit knows him. Mr. Porter and Mr. Weston went off together with him. I hope you don't blame me, Mr. Hamilton,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, it wasn't your fault. But, after this, please don't let any one take Grit without my permission. First thing I know he'll be stolen, and then Uncle Ezra will be as happy as a lark."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What right had you to take my dog, Porter?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm mighty sorry, Ham, was the contrite answer, and for a change Porter was not blustering and overbearing as he usually was."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You see I took him in, as I've done once before, and you didn't mind, but----"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, but this time I _do_ mind! exclaimed Dick sharply."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He got away from you, didn't he?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, I tied him to the leg of the billiard table, while I shot a match with Weston. Beat him, too, and I must have felt so jolly over it that I forgot about Grit. When I went to look for him he was gone--he'd slipped out of his collar. I guess he was lonesome for you. He got home all right, I hope."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, he didn't!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He didn't?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He's in the pound, and I have to pay ten dollars to get him out."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Whew! That's tough luck! I'm mighty sorry about it. If I wasn't so counfoundedly short of funds now I'd give you the money for the fine right away. As it is I'll owe it to you."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, you won't! cried our hero sharply."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll pay it myself, but don't take Grit away again--please."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, well, you needn't be stiff about it, murmured Porter."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I didn't mean any harm. How did I know the dog would get away."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You didn't, I presume, agreed Dick, a little mollified."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But don't do it again. Come on, Paul."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You cad! muttered Porter, as Dick swung around."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm beginning to hate you! I'll get even, some day too. You put me off the team!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, I wouldn't feel that way, suggested Weston, who was not a half-bad chap."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You may get a chance yet."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not after this blamed dog incident. Why didn't you have an eye on the brute?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Why should I? It was your affair."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, well, if that's the way you feel about it, don't come with me again!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Hello, old boy!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Be careful, warned the poundkeeper."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He's got an ugly temper."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Not when he's treated right, was the answer."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll take him along. Here's his collar, for Porter had handed it over before parting from Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll take him home. To whom do I pay the ten dollars?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "To me. Half goes to the town and the other half to the man who caused the dog to be taken in. Rumcaster is his name, or something like that. He's been here several times since the dog was brought in, asking if the fine was paid. He wants his share, Mr. Rumcaster does."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Duncaster is my name! Duncaster! exclaimed a rasping voice, and the man who had been so unpleasant to Dick made his appearance."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And so the dog's owner is here, is he? I guess this will be a lesson to him. Where's my five dollars?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Here!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Ah, ha! So it's that Hamilton soldier fellow! exploded Enos Duncaster, as he saw our hero."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It was your dog; eh? You should know better than to let unmuzzled and unlicensed dogs run loose in the streets. But it's what might be expected of a young man who goes to school to learn a murdering trade. Bah! I'm glad it _was_ your dog!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The dog is licensed, and was running loose because the cadet who took him without my permission did not take care of him,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Hum! I can't help that young man! The law is the law and I'm entitled to my five dollars. It will keep me in groceries for a week. I don't eat much!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Come on Grit, old boy!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not that it's doing dad much good to know, mused the young millionaire,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I think we can defeat them, after what we did to Haskell,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I do also,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What's the matter up in your bungalow?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Nothing--why?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I thought you might be sick. I just saw Dr. Fenwick going in there, was the answer."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But you seem healthy enough."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Dr. Fenwick--going to our room! cried Dick, starting up."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It must be Paul. He wasn't feeling well this evening, and wouldn't come out with me. I'll go see!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "And he had to send for a doctor when I wasn't there with him! exclaimed Dick to himself regretfully."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That was tough. But I kept thinking he'd join us every minute or I'd gone back. I hope it isn't anything serious."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "before big games in order that they would go"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That may have happened to Paul! half-gasped the young captain."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Some of those Blue Hill fellows, fearing we will beat them, may have sent him some dope. If they have----"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, he's alive at any rate, thought the young millionaire."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He can't be so bad."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Paul! cried Dick impulsively."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What's the matter? Jim Watkins just told me Dr. Fenwick was here. How did it happen? What is the matter? I'm so sorry I left you alone, but I thought every minute that you'd be over. I'm all cut up about it."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It's all right, Dick, old man, replied Paul, but in fainter tones than he was in the habit of using."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm just a little under the weather I guess. I'll be on the active list again soon."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I hope so, murmured the captain, with the memory of the impending Blue Hill game. Paul was one of his best players--one who could always be depended on in an emergency--one who always had some"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Is it anything serious, Doctor?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I hope not, replied Dr. Fenwick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I don't like some of his symptoms, but they may pass away."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "How did it happen--how did it come on?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, I hadn't felt well all day, replied the plucky left guard,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And I wasn't here?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I fancy it is only due to an upset condition of the stomach, put in the physician."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He has an attack of vertigo, which is not uncommon. There, Mr. Drew, I'll leave this medicine, and look in on you in the morning. If you need me in the night don't hesitate to send for me."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll look after him,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now, young gentlemen, this won't do! insisted the doctor cheerfully but firmly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Mr. Drew must be kept quiet. He is in no danger, and you'll have to leave."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Jove! I hope Drew doesn't go back on us in the Blue Hill game,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It would sort of break us up, even though Berkfeld fills in pretty well at guard,"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Touchdown! Touchdown! We've got to make a touchdown! That's it. Go through the line now!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Poor Paul, murmured Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm afraid it will be quite a while before you play again."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "He seems cooler, he whispered."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I believe the fever has gone down. I hope it has. He's sleeping soundly. I--I believe I'll lie down for a moment."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Is there any water handy, Dick?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Paul! How are you? he cried, springing up."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, I must have dozed off! That was careless of me. Are you all right? I'm a swell nurse, I am."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, don't worry. I'm much better, and I'm hungry and thirsty."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's a good sign. I'll get some fresh water."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Your fever's gone!"
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "It must have been something he ate, was what the doctor said, and Dick thought no more about"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Will I be able to play Saturday?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Humph! Yes, I think so, if you get back your strength. You lost considerable in a short time. But take it easy at first."
}
]
|
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I got odds of two to one from some of the Blue Hill crowd, boasted Porter, who had a liking for betting."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I could have gotten bigger odds before the Haskell fight, but the Blue Hill fellows are a bit shy now. I should think you'd back your own team, Hamilton,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It isn't in my line, was the answer,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I wish I could play, spoke Porter more earnestly than he was in the habit of doing."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Is there any chance for me, Hamilton?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I wish there was, answered the captain."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Of course you will have the same chance as the other subs, and if the fight is as rough as I expect it will be, we may be playing all of you before it's over."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Then I can't go in at the opening?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I don't see how you can very well. Of course I haven't it all to say. Why don't you go see the coaches?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What good would that do. They're in your pay, and----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That will do!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll get even with you yet, he muttered."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll fix you and your football team, Dick Hamilton!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Wouldn't it be great if we could shut them out altogether? he asked exultingly."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "After the fuss they made about not wanting to play us, and the record they've made, if we could bar them from crossing our line--wouldn't it be immense?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "quoted Dick with a smile."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I shouldn't ask anything better, but I'm afraid they're too strong for us. Why they came within an ace of beating Haskell the other day."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That was on a fumble."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I know, but fumbles count in football. No, if we beat them by a good score I'll be satisfied, even if they cross our line."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We'll be able to pay all our debts and close the season with a balance,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'd rather win this game and lose every dollar!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Are you ready?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Ready,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Ready,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Now boys, back with it! cried Dick."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Shove for all you are worth when it comes to a line up!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Ready boys--come on,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's going some!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Now, boys, see how we can hold 'em! cried Dick cheerfully."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "We'll have the pigskin in a couple of downs."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not much!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You've got to hold better than that, boys!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Do or die!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They're as evenly matched teams as have ever played! declared Coach Martin."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "There may be no score."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, our boys have _got_ to score!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We've got to do it! Pull together now!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Line up!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, what do you think of 'em?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Hard as nails,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I fancy they have the same opinion of you, said Mr. Spencer."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But I think you can get one touchdown the next half. They are tiring. Do you think you can risk another sequence play?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I believe so. I'll try it on the other side next time."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I would, but wait until you're nearer their goal."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "A foul!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Watch 'em!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Can you play?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes--of course!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Get in the game, Natron,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They won't try any more slugging here,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Touchdown! Touchdown!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Touchdown it shall be!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Catch him! We've got to catch him! yelled Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's another touchdown if we don't!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Dick, I'm so sorry."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It was tough, wasn't it, Dick?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It was--very. I suppose I counted too much on winning that game. Others didn't seem so much to matter. But Blue Hill----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I know, Dick, and Paul spoke softly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But they didn't play fair."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "That's what lots of the fellows say, and I saw you hit once. I've no doubt but what there was more slugging--but that doesn't excuse us for not winning."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No, of course not, but----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Come in,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Say, old man, you act as though your best girl had sent back your letters unopened! exclaimed Ray Dutton as he came in, wearing a bandage on his head, where he had been kicked in that last heart-breaking attack on the Blue Hill goal line."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Don't be so down and out about it. Kentfield has lost before, and lived through it."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, I suppose so, and Dick turned aside from the contemplation of the gloomy weather outside."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But it--hurts."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Of course it does, but all is not lost yet. We have a chance for the championship."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "A mighty poor one."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, it's a chance, isn't it? If we hadn't had so many men knocked out we could have won, even at that. Blue Hill made one touchdown against us by straight playing. We were about to do the same to her. Then they got one on a fumble. It was my fault for being so silly as to be knocked out, but----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It wasn't your fault at all! cried Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "No one could have played better than you did. That whack on the head was enough to bowl anyone over."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, I guess it was,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "And the way they handled Paul was rotten,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, I'm not kicking, declared the plucky guard."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'll be ready for 'em next time."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm glad there is a next time, spoke Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "How do we stand, anyhow?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "There are several games yet, said Dutton,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It's a big contract,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, brace up! cried Dutton as cheerfully as he could."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Here come some of the fellows. Don't let 'em see you in the dumps, Dick."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Blue Hill has the best team in years,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "So have we!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Granted, and we're going to be the champions, went on the big guard."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But it sure does make me sore to be licked after we practically made all our preparations to do Blue Hill."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They'll say we're soreheads if we kick,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I know one 'sorehead,' remarked Ray with a grimace as he felt of his wound."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But wait until next time!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But I'm glad there's another chance at them,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, I fancy Blue Hill will have to bring along plenty of substitutes when we meet them again,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Oh, the next game is at their grounds, you know."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, that isn't so good for our chances, but even at that I have no fear of the result. If we can get our boys into shape, and their injuries heal, I would be willing to stake a good sum on our side, if I were a betting man."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "If he had let me go in earlier they wouldn't have gained so much on us,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, my foot slipped."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And I guess the fellow's did who kicked me, said Ray grimly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "But don't make any cracks like that Porter. You're no better than the rest of us."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm not saying I am, but I want to play from the start of the game next time."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "He'd better look out, or I'll fix him!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What do you mean?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Dick Hamilton. He ought to let me play. I'll get square somehow."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Oh, I wouldn't talk that way, said Weston weakly. He wanted to be loyal to his team, yet he was under obligations to Porter for he owed him a large sum of money."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You wouldn't do anything mean, would you?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Why doesn't Hamilton let me play then?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I don't know. You may have a chance for one half of the Mooretown game."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to play the whole game--not half, and if I get knocked out it's my fault. But I'd like to see the fellow try to do any funny business with me,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, don't do anything rash,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They certainly are a great team! he exulted,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "They can't get the controlling lot of stock from Mr. Duncaster, and neither can I, wrote Dick's father."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "So matters stand. But I have a new plan. I am coming to Kentfield soon, and I'll see that obstinate gentleman myself."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Dad coming here! cried Dick in delight as he read the letter to Paul."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I hope he's in time for the Mooretown game."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You'll have a chance to see us play, dad! cried the captain."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You'll go Mooretown with us; won't you?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "To see you beaten?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Not much! We'll wipe up the gridiron with them! cried Ray Dutton."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We've got to, if we want that loving cup, he added with a laugh,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, I guess I'll come, assented Dick's father."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But I have some business to transact first."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm afraid you won't transact much of it, spoke Dick in a low voice."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Mr. Duncaster is very obstinate."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "How are you going to Mooretown?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "By special train. Our manager has arranged for one. I did think of autos, but the roads are pretty poor and then we want to take a big crowd with us to 'root' for a win. So we'll go by train."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Then I'll come along. Now tell me about this Mr. Duncaster,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Hum! A hard man to do business with. Still I've got to try, for it means a lot to me,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The strain is telling on him, mused the lad."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I wonder what would happen if he lost all his money--and if I lost mine,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "But I guess dad will make out, concluded our hero."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He has been in tight places before, and has always pulled through."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It won't be much on the 'eat' line for you fellows and me, Dick had warned them,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Good!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Come in!"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Are you busy, Hamilton?"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "No, I'm not busy. Come in and make yourself comfortable. There's an easy chair,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to ask a favor of you, Hamilton, and I want you to grant it--understand? and Porter looked sharply at the captain."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I want you to promise."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I can't promise, until I hear what it is,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes you can--if you want to--un'stand?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You want to grant me this favor--un'stand, went on Porter,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is it?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I want to play in that Mooretown game to-morrow--play full game--un'stand? I don't want to sit on side lines like some poor Indian wrapped up in a blanket--I want to go in from start an' wallop them fellers. Un'stand? I want to play. You can put me in as well as not. Will you? It's favor, Ham, an' if you don't do it, you'll be sorry!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Why?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, nev' min'. Will you let me play?"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'll see what I can do, he promised good-naturedly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Come and see me in the morning. You'd better go to bed now."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Go to bed? and Porter's voice rose."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Why, wha's matter me? Ain't I a'right?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, but if you are to play to-morrow you'll need a rest. See me in the morning."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "All right. I'll go. But if I can't play whole game you be sorry, Ham. You're good feller--you let me play--be sorry if you don't--tha's all,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Mr. Duncaster wouldn't even talk to me when he learned what my object was, said the millionaire wearily."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I guess we can't do anything with him, Dick. But never mind, he added more brightly,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I can try another scheme. They haven't got us beaten yet, Dick, my boy!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Well, Hamilton, am I to play?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You'll have to take your chances with the other subs, was the young captain's answer."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I can't make any changes in the Varsity now. I may after the first half, if we find Mooretown easy enough."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Yes, that's it! sneered Porter."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You'll only put me in on the easy games. I won't stand for it. Either I play the full game, or off comes my suit for the season."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "You can please yourself about that,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "You'll be sorry for this!"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Humph! Our special hasn't pulled in yet, observed Manager Hatfield when the station was reached, and there were no cars in waiting"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That's funny. The agent said it would be surely here ready for us. I'll ask him about it."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Your special train? he exclaimed."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Why you countermanded the order for it. The game was off, I understood, so I sent the engine and cars back."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Why, I had them all here, and the engineer had steam up, waiting for you. About an hour ago one of your students came down here and said Mooretown had cancelled the game, and that you weren't going to play. So, as I didn't want the special standing here in the way of the regular trains, I sent it back to the yard."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Can we get it again?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Not inside of several hours."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What sort of a student told you we didn't want it?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "A tall lad, rather stout, and with quite a good color--you know--sort of beefy."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Porter!"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The special has been sent back, we can't get a train in several hours, and we're due at Mooretown at two o'clock, spoke the manager."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "They'll claim the game by forfeit if we don't show up, and then----"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Good-bye to our chances for the championship,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "There's been treachery here, murmured Dick, as he gazed at the blank faces of his companions."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Treachery! This is what Sam Porter meant when he said I'd be sorry."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "It's no use, boys, he declared."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That special has been sent back and it will take a long time to get it again, even if I could. The train dispatcher made a certain schedule for it, and once that is busted it's hard to get it in shape again."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Isn't there a regular train they can take?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Not for three hours."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And that will be too late,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Whew! whistled George Hall."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "This is tough! Let's wire Mooretown and tell them what happened. They'll call the game off I'm sure, and not make it a forfeit for us."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "What good would it do if they did? asked Jim Watkins."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "There are only two more games for us to play in the championship series. This one with Mooretown and the one next Saturday with Blue Hill. This is our only chance, and if we can't take it we won't get another one at Mooretown, as they break training to-day, after this contest. No boys, it's all up with Kentfield's chance at the trophy, I reckon."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "That cad Porter! exclaimed Innis Beeby."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What could have induced him to play such a contemptible trick?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I suppose because I wouldn't promise to let him go in for the full game to-day,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Are you sure it was Porter?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He's about the only one who is capable of such a thing as this,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I'm going to make sure,"
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "And, now I come to think of it, the young man laughed as he was going away, after he heard me give the engineer of the special the orders that he wouldn't be needed,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "He laughed; eh?"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Yes, and I think he said something about a joke, but I can't be sure. Anyhow I thought it was sort of funny to hear him chuckle when he was walking away, for I know how set you boys are on football, and I reckoned you'd be sorry if a game was cancelled. But I had other things to think of, getting the trains on their regular schedule after the special was out of the way, so I didn't pay much attention."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Well, Porter has put us in bad, declared Ray Dutton."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The sneak! I wish I had him here now."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Fellows, he said earnestly,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I hope you don't think that I had any hand in this. Porter and I have been thick, I know, but of late he hasn't had so much to do with me. But, on my honor, I never knew a thing about this. He never hinted it to me, or if he had I hope you will believe me when I say that I wouldn't have stood for it, and that I'd have told Hamilton right away, so his mean plan could have been stopped. I hope you believe me."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Of course we do, Weston, said Dick."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm afraid Porter hasn't been himself lately. But let's forget about that now. The thing to do is to consider how we are going to get to Mooretown."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "How can we, without a train available?"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I don't know--I'm going to think,"
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Suppose you let me try, suggested Mr. Hamilton."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I know some of the higher railroad officials, and if I telegraph them they may be able to get a special back here in time for you to play."
}
]
|
41410 | Unknown Title | Unknown Author | [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "If we had carriages enough we could drive, said Hal Foster."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The wagon road to Mooretown is shorter than the railroad line."
},
{
"from": "human",
"value": "We never could do it in time,"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "I'm sorry, he announced,"
}
]
|
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