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 "Yes, I think so. They seem to have it in for the team and for Lovering too. We haven't made a very good showing so far, sir, and that's a fact, but Lovering's aiming at the Springdale game and doesn't care so much about the others. As far as I'm concerned, I'd like to win them all, but Dick seems to think we can't do that, and I'm willing to stand back of Dick, Mr. Grayson."

"Do you think he—well, knows his business, White?"

"Yes, sir, I do," replied Lanny decidedly. "He may be a little—a little too cautious, but I think if the fellows will let him alone he will bring the team around in good shape for the big game."

"I see. And the other members of the team, White? They think as you do about Lovering?"

"Yes, sir, as far as I know. We'd all like to have won more games than we have, but it isn't fair to put the blame on Dick, Mr. Grayson; anyway, not all of it. The team isn't as far advanced as it was a year ago at this time, but not having any coach at the beginning of the season made a difference."

"Hm. Last year Springdale won, I believe."

"Yes, sir. That's just it. We won all our early