Badger is not my friend, but I am not his enemy." "Don't tell me, Merriwell! You are his friend.

You wouldn't ask such a thing, if you weren't.

You must know that every one of the fellows will kick.

What did you make such a fool promise for ?" Merriwell's face was flushed.
"You are making reckless talk, just because you are badly excited, old man! I am sure you will be sorry as soon as you cool off.

If I didn't think so, I'd say some things that would be hot enough to take the skin off your face! Now, listen here! I have promised Dunstan Kirk to let Badger pitch next Saturday in that game against Hartford.