But what do you say, fellows?
If Ripley has been a bit disagreeable and ugly, shall we try to make him feel that there's always a chance to turn around and be decent ?" "Why, I'd believe in trying to point out the better road to Old Nick himself," replied Dave Darrin warmly.

"Only, I don't believe in doing it in the preachy way---like some people do." "That's right," nodded Dick.

"See here, Purcell, if Ripley is looking down in the mouth at recess, why don't you go up to him and talk baseball?
Then call us over, after you've raised some point for discussion.

And we'll tip two or three other fellows to join in, without, of course, getting a crowd." "I'll try it," nodded Purcell.

"Though I can't guess how it will turn out.