Stories of the Colleges; Being Tales of Life at the Great American Universities

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 Excerpt: ...Pennsylvania'! They were cheering him; cheering him to give him heart, to show that they believed that he had done his best, though he had done so poorly; cheering to prove to him that they trusted him. In that instant his mind was made up. If he was Smith of 'Pennsylvania' to them, he would prove to himself that he was all that the name implied. i7S. He walked to the door of Lambert's bedroom. Lambert, he said, I want you to do something for me. What is it? asked Lambert. Smith's tones were so earnest that he wondered. Besides, Smith did not often ask favors. It's to play quarter-back for the University, Smith answered. Quarter-back?--me? Why, you're crazy! ejaculated Lambert. All at once the truth came to him. Not on your life! he added quickly. I've done with foot-ball, I told you that--long ago. Besides Yes, I know what you're going to say, broke in Smith. I know what you're thinking of, I guess. You wouldn't take my place? You I couldn't fill the place, said Lambert impulsively. Yes, you could. I know you could, went on Smith. At any rate, you've got to try, and try your best. I won't! But you will! You will because I ask you to. Lambert shook his head. He was stubborn when aroused. But this time Smith meant to have his way. You'll do it because I ask it, he continued. It'll be the greatest personal favor you can do me. Look here. It's this way. From the day I came to feel proud of Pennsylvania I've done--what I could to push the University on. It hasn't been much, but I've enjoyed doing it. And my mind's set on seeing us win at foot-ball this season. ...