New-York tribune., 1901-10-20

lilies glanced at him in amaZement- ''Oh,
come" he began, Struggling his shoulders; but
leddy, in flash. had awakened to the real
nature of the man. He stood on the threshold
grimly determined
DE Bohme Files took up his hat and sauntered
leisurely across the room. las you please" he
said; you make quarrel about il, of
course: but remember-Tn have that f200 next
week from you or I'll get if from your father"
You do your worst" said Teddy, and
he slammed the door behind him.
-Four days later Teddy sat beside his brother
In the Pavilion at Lords The weather
glorious. the match important Teddy
had yesterday acquitted himself with distnc-
tion in the field. and yet, though this was his
first appearance in the county cricket. he
manned downcast and distrait
Nervous. old chap?" queried Aubrey the
first wicket fell. He himself conscious of a
painful eXcitement-a sense OF seasickness,
it We're; but Teddy, a rule, suffered no whit
from lack Of coolness or self-confidence. "Oh.
by the way-I clean forgot-here's a letter for
you from the governor At the last moment he
couldn't get away, though L shan't be surprised
if he turns up during the afternoon"
Teddy took the note and listlessly tore it open
Il d-didn't expect him." he said; THE governor
doesn't really about cricket, you know.
'Oh, doesn't he." said Aubrey; ''he more
than you've any idea Of He's awfully keen on
your making a good score to-day; keener than
i remember him in all my life.
by Jove!" exclaimed Teddy, sitting up sud
denly. Aubrey glanced inquiry, and his brother
handed him the letter.
Dear Edward: AS il seems unlikely any
other pursuit will obtain your undivided atten-
tion feel anxious that in cricket, at least. you
shall do yourself no dishonor. / am not par
ticularly learned in the game, but i understand
that 10 procure century is to immortaiZe not
only your name but. in this instance, mine Also
Under these circumstances l shall be happy
to pay you the of two pounds tt2) for
every run you make in to-morrow's match
Talent money don't you call it? Yours ever
'"T w. d."
"By Jove." exclaimed Teddy again, and
lapsed once more into silence.
why" said Aubrey. after a pause for con-
sideration ARE you in such hole as that oid
fellow?"
"All that, and m-more beside answered his
brother There goes another wicket My tufh
now; wish me luck Aubrey; I'll tell you about
il by and by" He picked up his bat ana "aiAeo
down the steps Of the pavilion
.~reddv's nervous" commented Aubrey to him
self Il hope to goodness his by and py may
not prove immediately"
..T,,, thankful this isn't bowlers day,
thought Teddy, he took up his positon at the
wicket with luck may pull 1t on out the
odds are against me. II not He stopped
thinking and stood up to face the bowling
There followed a lesson in responsibility such
as Teddy in his careless young life mad never
experienced before Not only was ne upon tfiai
in the eyes OF his county-in the eyes Oh the
world as il appeared to him-but so nuch, 50
very much more than mere fame depehueu upoh
his success in run making. His fathers esteem,
Aubreys belief in him. the trust OF those SILVER
framed women in his sitting room at the var
civ nav even the regard of his old playmate
carolne-brown haired Caroline, who, since ne
was a more lad had remained his stanch irleho
and adn,irer-all these assets. and more, huhs
,n the balance For during the last ie" Gays
the old boyish affections and desires mao iao
fresh hold upon Teddy. He was sick OF the men
in whose company it had been possible 10 en-
counter q De Bohme Elles and he turned-as
some time OF other we all turn-toward the
,,.sora. friendships and ideas OF his boyhooo
Thank Heaven he had survived the hrst
-, Nou he found himself at the pavilion
ena facing the fast bowler AT what
raca the man tore to the CREASE AZ iie
oo,la onrv- The quick tap OF Dat OH
,eather a burst Of applause; Teddy mao CUT
,to ,rs, hall for q four to the boundary In MS
relief he slashed out at the next anu i'' va.
nooment as il barely hummed beyohu reach "i
long-s,in,s eager fingers felt his heart hutter