For one thing I could see you had done your work thoroughly, and that Nick had already received sufficient punishment.

That is all, Hugh, and I thank you for taking me into your confidence." When afternoon finally came around, and school was over early, there was a scramble among the boys, and a great hurrying home to get a bite to eat, after which, of course, every fellow who had any sort of baseball uniform would don the same, and show up at the grounds to take part in the practice.

The air seemed surcharged with some electrical influence.

All the talk was along the line of baseball slang.

Even many of the girls were drawn to the spot to watch what went on, for they had become enthusiasts, and were in prime condition to "root" for Scranton High when the time came for the first contest on the diamond.
The scene was a busy one, with scores of boys doing various stunts--knocking flies to those in the field, passing balls with the vigor of veterans, and chattering like a lot of magpies all the while.
Out of this throng, Mr.Leonard, the athletic instructor, once a Princeton player of some note, was expecting to bring order, and get some kind of game started.
Baseball is quite unlike football.