The "great and only" Bob Collingwood, of the 'Varsity crew, had accompanied Pierson, and both were much disappointed, not to say disgusted, when Old Put put in Gordon and kept him in the box, despite the fact that he was being freely batted.
"What's the matter with Putnam ?" growled Pierson.

"Has he got a grudge against Merriwell, or does he intend to lose this game anyway ?" "He's asleep," said Collingwood, wearily.

"He's stuck on Gordon." "He must be thick if he can't see Gordon is rapidly losing his nerve.
Why, the fellow is liable to go to pieces at any minute and let those Willies run in a score that will be an absolute disgrace." "Go down and talk to him, Pierson." "Not much! I am too well known to the Harvard gang.

They wouldn't do a thing to me--not a thing!" "Then let's get out of here.

It makes me sick to hear that Harvard yell.
I can't stand it, Pierson." "Wait.