Ralph Henry Barbour

Name: The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

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“The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9”, published in 1906, is a work by Ralph Henry Barbour. It explores elements such as Roy, Buckman and Sid.

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ Mr. Buckman bore the rabbits out of the room and the class, much soberer, looked questioningly about and whispered inquiries. But everyone professed ignorance on the subject.
"Ought to have his head punched, whoever he is," growled Chub to Roy. And the latter heartily agreed.
When the class was dismissed Harry was waiting, with a white face and blazing eyes, in the corridor. She made for Roy instantly.
"They're both dead," she cried, "and I hope you're satisfied. Of all nasty, mean things to do, Roy Porter, that's the very meanest! I should think you'd be ashamed of yourself! ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ Sid, whose overwhelming ambition was to make the first eleven and aid in defeating Hammond, had hero worship in its most virulent form. After two or three days of Sid's attention Roy got so that he would dodge out of sight when he saw the youngster coming.
It required some bravery on Sid's part to show open admiration for Roy, for Horace still ruled the school, and the juniors especially, with an iron hand, and Sid was, as he well knew, courting dire punishment. But it was a time of open revolt against Horace's supremacy and Sid, with many others, escaped chastisement. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ As always there were favorites, and this year Chub, Roy and a Middle Class boy named Townsend were considered to have the best chances. Roy himself was doubtful of his prowess, for, while he could sprint and even do a quarter of a mile in good time, he had never tried long-distance running. But Chub gave him a lot of good advice, assured him that he stood a good chance to win and ended up with: "Anyhow, it's the best training in the world and will do you a whole lot of good even if you don't get the cup." ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ Life has been using him rather badly for six weeks or so and he surely deserved some compensation. The only fly in the ointment was the thought that, after all, the sudden popularity was his only as a clever quarter-back, that, for the rest, he was still, to the fellows, the tale-bearer. But in this he was not altogether correct, for the majority of boys argued that any chap who could display the qualities that Roy had shown on the football field must of necessity be all right, and that if he had told on Horace and Otto and the others he must have had some good reason for it. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ RED HAIR AND WHITE RABBITS A fellow can't make a touchdown in the last thirty seconds of play, and so win the game for his school, without affecting his position. No matter what he was before, after that he's a hero and a saint and a public benefactor all rolled into one. Roy's case was no exception. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ And the sentiment met with instant applause that grew in volume until the instructors commanded silence.
"I believe," went on Doctor Emery, with a slight smile, "that since the game with Hammond Academy the student in question has become re-established in the respect and—ah—affection of the school." (The applause threatened again to drown the speaker.) "And so it seems scarcely necessary for me now to bespeak for him a reversal of opinion." ("No, sir!" This from the irrepressible Chub.) ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ But Harry was apparently firmly convinced of Roy's guilt and all he received from that young lady during the next week was black looks.
Meanwhile an event of much interest to the school was approaching and the incident of the white rabbits was soon forgotten by it. Every year, on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day, was held the Cross Country Run. There was a cup for the individual winner and a cup for the class five of whose entries finished first. Ferry Hill had developed cross country running into something of a science. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Crimson Sweater — Chapter 9 (1906)

“ He, I trust, holds no resentment. Indeed such a sentiment would not become him, for, while his refusal to try to put himself right with his fellows shows a certain commendable pride, yet it was hardly fair under the circumstances. ”

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