The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-13

West-siders, why not call the
president of the board and tell
him what YOU think of MentorT
Bill dashed into the house
"Hey, Buck, get load of thisl
Buck Mentor read slowly. When
he had finished he said, How
much did you have to do with
this, BillP"
II talked to Hurry this morn
ing" Bill admitted.
"Why, Bill? You know what
was in that letter you mailed"
Bill gulped. Buck, II didn't
mail your letter." ,,
YOU'D better tell me why. Bill:
You've done rather serious thing.
Bill said stubbornly, Buck, l
couldn't let you do it, not when
there's even small chance OF
YOUR landing the job at West
Helen and worked out plan
last night and ;"
Buck listened, shaking his head
you kids sort of took things into
vour own hands. May l ask how
YOU squared yourself with Helen?'
Blushing, Bill explained about
Dot.
Buck said gently, "Bill, you've
been all kinds of a fool. you've
hurt Helen and you've hurt me.
Right now we're in serious jam
because YOU didn't mail that let
fer. But, Bill, I'd rather have
things as they are, than the way
I thought they we're. Well work
things out some way. Right, Bill?"
Bill gripped his fathers hand
For the first time in weeks every
thing was swell. Fright, Buck" he
said fervently.
Helen WEIGH came to the door
after supper Someone was trying TO
reach Buck on the telephone. Bill
went over to take the message.
When he returned his voice shook
with excitement.
THAT was ]. Conrad Shelton,
Buck. He's been swamped with
calls ever since the Clarion hit the
street. He wonders" - Bill imi-
tated Skeletons pompous tones-"if
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4 tonight?"
Buck grinned. PAY Mr. Skilton
my compliments, Bill, and tell him
I shall be delighted"
Bill, with protector and films
under his arm, was at the school
a half hour before meeting time.
He had everything set up when
the first member appeared. He
was good natured Jim Bansen and
he said smilingly, Bank night,
Bill?"
julius Peskin arrived and scowled
at Bill. What do you mean, Men
tor, sending your friend Peters to
work for you? 1--we good notion
You already have, Mr.. Peskin'
Peskin sat down, Tuning, and
was joined by two members Bill
didn't know Presently Shelton
arrived.
Whats this outfit, Mentor?
We've come here on business not
TO see free show
I'D rather let my father eX-
plain Bill said. and went out to
meet the taxi which was bringing
Buck.
Using canes, Buck entered the
board room. His eyes were grave
as he nodded to each member.
I'm not much of a speaker" he
began with smile. I'm going to
let the pictures talk for me. You
will see the various problems that
confront our team. With your per-
mission, I'll show you how pro-
pose to meet these problems"
Bill turned of the lights, started
the protector. Buck spoke in the
darkness:
This play was in the Clayton
game. The break-through &C.
Cured on the left side of our line.
Notice the position of the tackle
and guard. You can see how SIM
Pile it was for the offensive back
to slice through"
by George, he's right" Jim
Bansen exclaimed.
Now" Buck continued, there's
the Clayton line under the same
conditions. Notice how it tight
ened up in anticipation of the
West thrust and spilled our boys
for a loss"
Bill kept changing the films,
Buck talked on steadily with quiet
confidence and complete know
ledge of his subject. Bill felt thrill
of pride run through him. Buck was
sure telling them!
Bill ran the last film, turned up
the lights. Jim Bansen and the two
men Bill didn't know nodded
approval Shelton blinked impas-
sively. Julius Peskin still scowled.
Shelton was the first to speak:
your demonstration, Mentor, was
impressive, if slightly theatrical.
But teh question which inevitably
must occur to each of us is: How
can you, in your present condition,
coach football squad?"
Buck said quietly, BILL can be
my legs for the rest of the season,
He's familiar with the way teach
blocking and tackling. He can
show the boys exactly how I want
things done.