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And in the end possibly this affair might work out for the good of all concerned , the father as well as the son . Meanwhile , Big Bob must be encouraged to hold on for a time longer , until they could know the actual state of affairs . Big Bob was already looking better , after what had passed between Jack and himself . Although time counted with the captain of the Chester eleven just then , as he had a number of things he wished to do before noon , he felt that he could well afford to stand by Bob a little longer , and get him to feeling more cheerful . Football games often depend on small things that might seem trifles to those who do not know that the condition of mind as well as of body , on the part of every member of the squad , has much to do with ultimate success or failure . Therefore , as it might turn out that victory would depend on some play on the part of the fullback , Jack was earnestly desirous of arousing all the ambition he could in Bob 's heart . `` Now , see here , Big Bob , '' he went on to say , as they sauntered along , Jack occasionally waving a hand affably to some boy who called out to him across the street , `` I would n't think any more than I could help about your father 's actions .