Monthly Archives: May 2007

“No, but you needn’t worry, I guess. A couple of days more will put you all right.” Turner nodded and hurried back to where “Boots” was making the line-up. When the squad took the field Clint saw that Cupples had … Continue reading →

It was rumoured around that afternoon that “S.O.S.” calls had been sent out in all directions and that the middle of the week would find an army of assistant coaches on hand. The army failed to materialise, but by Tuesday … Continue reading →

“We couldn’t see, sir,” replied Amy. “They just had an electric torch and they lighted it only twice. We could just see two pairs of legs and that was all. And a stick.”

you and pay for your schooling “Seems to me,” said Clint, “it’s your step-mother’s duty to look after you and pay for your schooling. It’s your father’s money she’s using, isn’t it?”

“I might have.”

The driver turned and grinned. He was a not-over-clean youth, and his hair was badly in need of a barber’s attentions, but he was evidently good-natured. The car, which was an old one and had undoubtedly seen much better days, … Continue reading →

“Thayer’s promising,” replied Mr. Robey. “Then there’s Cupples. Cupples has played longer. Thayer’s new this Fall. Look them over, Joe, and help yourself. Only ‘Boots’ will probably scalp you!”

“No, it’ll take a day or two to forget the others and remember ours. There are two or three things I noticed about your playing this afternoon, Thayer, and I want to speak of them while they’re fresh in my … Continue reading →