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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.