Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02

But you don't play loot ball. SUI
denly interrupted Laura, who had been
listening with interest to this recital.
"How could you"
81 know / don't, but cant" warmly
interposed Denton Il played full-back
on the college team for two seasons
and l guess l haven't forgotten how
during the last two years"
But the training, and the signals?"
persisted Laura.
I'm always in training, little girl,
and as for their signals, it is only the
matter of a few hours study to master
than"
But George, doesn't it seem odd that
you snoulu De Playing against YOU
friends? Some people might think that
you"
THAT / would be liable to throw
the game, eh?" laughed Denton. well,
/ am simply a member OF the associa-
ton, not of the foot ball club. Ny
only desire to get into a game, aside
from the glory that lies in being on
the winning side, is because / feel that
the shaking up will do me good after
my long inactivity, and as for throw
ing the game-well, we'll see if my
playing will warrant such suspicion.
By Jove! I'm just dying to get back
on the gridiron for one more game, and
something tells me that the game
Thursday will be a memorable one
But you might not play" exclaimed
Laura, who was rapidly becoming
swayed by Denton's enthusiasm.
"Oh, I'm certain l will, from what
Langel tells me-"
And, just think, you viii be play
ing with George Knight"
well, there will h.s plenty of room
and work for us both. You intend to
be present, suppose; you know the
game is to be the society event of the
season"
EYES, all our set will be there Papa
bought box some time ago, and now
that he understands Mr.. knight is to
play, he is more than anxious to go,
and says mamma and / must accom-
pany him. He was once considered
quite player himself, | believe, dur
ing his college days"
80? But you did not answer my
question; are you going?"
We'll, didn't intend to at first, but
will now, of course"
"Then l shall look for you; and by
the way Laura, should your mother
recognize me on the field do not let her
acquaint your father of the fact, if pos
sible."
ooh, she won't; she likes you too
well to do or say anything that would
not uphold papa in his designs, she
simply respects his wishes
During the conversation they had
finished their luncheon, and now Den
ton arose and said, And now if you
wish, will walk over to the elevated
station with you. l have much to tell
you on the way over
Laura hastily collected her belong
ings and the two left the cafe.
Thanksgiving day dawned bright and
clear. The foot ball field and its vic
unity presents a most grand and awe
inspiring sight as the time draws near
for the commencement of the great
game; the nearest approach we can
make in these modern days to the glad
iatorial combats of glorious old Rome.
The first half had just been finished
without either side scoring, when Will
son Gilday and his family entered the
box and took their seats. Owing to
Lauras efforts, Mr.. Gilday had failed
to secure a programme during their
hasty entrance, and just as she was
congratulating herself on her success
thus far, she was startled to see her
father lean over to one of the gentle
men in the adjoining box and request
a glance at the programme the man
held in his hand.
Certainly" politely answered the
man as he passed over the sheet. But
l understand that"
Thank you, thank you, interrupted
Gilday in his brusque manner, as he
rapidly turned the pages of the pamph-
let, "Ah, here he is, Laura, Knight
right half back that's him,--and, by
George! that is just the position used
to play, and I'll"
pardon me, sir; but there has
The man in the next box touched Gill