But Gus was scowling and looking at the new boy with unconcealed anger. “Never mind, Gussie,” continued Walter in mock sympathy. “We’ll let you carry the bats for the nine if you’ll be good.”
At that moment Dan approached the group, and as he drew near the expression of contempt which he saw on the face of Gus Kiggins caused him to stop and look inquiringly at his roommate.
CHAPTER XVIII
A NEW PITCHER
Unaware of the expression on the face of Gus Kiggins, Walter said to Dan as the latter joined the group, “Didn’t I tell you? You’re all right, Dan.” Then, turning to his companions, he continued: “I always keep my eyes open for the nine. You fellows seem to think the eleven is the only team in school, but when I can find a pitcher for the nine, such as I have in Dan Richards, I’m telling you that you’ll forget there is such a game as football when you see what the baseball nine will do for us.”
“There’s a better way yet,” said Gus, looking boldly at Walter as he spoke.
“What’s that?”
“Hire two or three professionals,” sneered Gus.
“We don’t want them.”
“Might as well have them as to have ‘muckers.’” The face of Gus was glowering, and his feeling was manifest to all.