Monthly Archives: September 2007

“Thayer,” answered Clint.

And Brimfield held them. At least, Brimfield held all but one of them. It was unfortunate that that one should have been the one who had the ball! Just what really happened was a matter of discussion for many days. … Continue reading →

“What are you going to have?” asked Amy presently.

“Yes,” Clint replied, jumping into place. Kingston, a heavily-built, shock-headed youth whom Clint knew well enough to nod to, played left guard. “Hi!” he said as Clint poised himself in the line. “Use your arms and turn him in, boy!”

“Just wondered. Of course, as you’re running the thing you’ll naturally get first place, Amy. I was curious to know who you’d decided on for second man.”

“You bet there are!” asserted Black. “There are jays and parrots!”

“Two,” replied Penny, smiling. “We were sorry the cops butted in, for Williams would have given him a fine licking, I guess. He’s just the sort of chap Dreer would naturally take up with.”

Clint listened to the signal. “Full-back straight ahead through centre,” he said.

“Don’t be a fool, Durkin,” begged Clint. “You can see it’s a put-up job! Let me attend to it, won’t you?”