The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-26

my witss end for Il decent man to
keep sticks. But, of course, ap-
preoiate your position All l won't
press you. By-the-way, l think ]
ought to say" adle,l the captain,
quietly that, l have tried to enlist
the services of friend of mine an
old blue, who playel four timas
against Cambrigle in the sixties on
your behalf. l wrote to him the
same day l got your letter. But
I've had no reply as yet. He hash t
communicated direct with by
any chAuoA, has he!" you
mo, "rep!led Freezing. What
what did you ask your friend to
do?'
"Well, | didn't exactly ask him
anything. But hess rich old boy
and awlullv keen on cricket, and in
point OF fact, told him the state of
the case, in strict confidence, and
hnted, pretty strongly. that there
was an opportunity Of showing his
practical interest 10 the welfare Of
cur eleven.
That was on Monday afternoon.
CuriousIy enough, the very next
morning Freezing received letter
which showed that SImcoX's appeal
to his friend, the old Blue, had
caught that cranky gentleman IN
the right mood This ieLter-which
bore the London observation-disclosures
ed bank note for 100. TAe note
was wrapped in a sheet OF letter
paper. on which were inscribed the
following Words
From we'll wisher. who hopes
that this will cover your cricket ex
penses for the rest of the season."
With the exception Of the date,
tEaJ was all. There was no address
and no signature. Still the source
from winch muniIicent present came
was--in view Of what SimcOX had
SAID = sufficiently obvious. freezing
rushed around to the Captains rooms
in the widest state OF excitement
and delight.
"Hurrah! hurrah' he cried, wav-
ing the letter above his head. That
old brick of friend of youes has
turned up trumps, Simcox. Look at
thatm
And no threw him the letter.
Simcox took out the contents anl
inspected them.
BY Jove! Congratulate you,"
said the Captain. II am glad of
this. Now you'll be able to play in
all our matches won't yout just
like the old boy to send you the oof
anonymously. Rum old johnny.
But capital sort, if you take him
the right way. Nowhere a BETTER
But really | must write and
thank him. repllel Frealing. 1T
would be too beaStly ungrateful to
take no notice, l wanted to ask you
for his name and address, SimcoX."
The Captain shook his head.
I'D rather not" he answered.
1.-THE old chap evidently prefers to
remain incog. to you, otherwise he
wouldn't have sent you the oof
anonymously"
Freezing kept for the Varsity
during all the trial matches, and
finally against Cambridge at Lord's
where he acquitted himself with even
more than his usual skill; making
four brilliant catches and bringing
of two uncommoaly smart pieces Of
stamping. However, there is no need
to go into the details OF the match.
which, after a tough struggle, the
Light Blues won by the skin OF their
teeth. You may find it all in Lilly.
white. 1t is to private and per.
sonal matter, connected with Free.
ling Individually that l wish TO call
attention.
The game was over freezing wa
strolling across the grounds toward
The pavilion, when man came up
md touched his hat to him. 1t was
his juninr scolt, young Sam.
"HiIIoa. Sam! You herc?' said
our friend, in his hearty way: II
lidn't know that you took such an
interest in cricket"
II don't, Sir" replied the scout,
'leastways not generally. But l
houg ht as l must come up and see
y OH play, Mr.. Frceiug.''
lawfully battered, I'm sure, Sa m,
mIed Freezing, genially.
"Mr. Freezing, said young Sam,
peaking fast aud nervously, and ex-
lbiting evident signs Of embarrass.
nent, "there' IS something as | wants
o say very pertik'lar You may re.
member, sir, writing letter to Mr..
'imcox at the beginning Of last term,
aging as YOU wouldn't he able to play
ricket, COS you hadn't got the
lbbs.-.'
"Eh? What? How the deuce did
gu know that?" demanded Free.
ny in astonishment.
"You left the letter. as you'd not
ute finished, lying on your blotting
nd. sir, owing to being sent for i'm.