“On the contrary, I hope I opened it just when it will do the most good.”
“It threw you off the team.”
“I can stand that if the team can. I shall be satisfied if that, together with this little talk, brings about a reform. See here, Lorrimer, I want you to understand how earnest I am about this thing. I want Yale to win—she must win!”
“By that, I suppose you mean that you want to get back on the eleven?”
“Nothing of the sort. By that I mean that I hope you will get your eyes open and take care that these coachers do not hammer the men into such wretched shape that they will be slow and heavy as cart-horses. Put Birch at full-back, and give Jack Ready a trial in the line. Let up on them in time for them to rest and come out fresh as daisies for the game, even though it may seem that they are not perfect in their work. Freshness, spirit, and enthusiasm will count more than absolute perfection coupled with that tired feeling.”
“How much do you charge for all this advice?”
“I shall be well paid if it brings about a result.”
“Well, have you finished?”
“I believe that’s about all I have to say.”
“Then how about this demonstration on the campus?”