“Mud Creek! Well, this is somewhat different. I don’t believe I have any use for you.”
“Now, see here, cap’n, don’t be foolish! You say you hain’t got nary other pitcher?”
“Not one.”
“Well, you’ve got ter put in somebody.”
“Yes.”
“If you put in a man that ain’t a pitcher you’re bound to lose the game.”
“Yes.”
“I’m a pitcher. Even if I lose the game for ye, you won’t be no wuss off.”
Trueman said nothing.