Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-02-10

Teddy. as a rule, suffered no whit from
lack Of GOODNESS or self-confdence. "Oh;
by the way-I clean forget-here's let
ter for You from the governor. At the
last moment he couldn't get away, though
| shant be surprised if he turns up dur
ing the afternoon"
Teddy took the note and listlessIy tore
it open. II d didn't expect him." he said;
.the governor doesn't really care about
cricket, you know"
ooh doesn't he!' said Aubrey; ''he
cares more than you've any idea of
He's awfully keen on your making a good
score today; keener than | remember
him in all my life"
"By Jove!" exclaimed Teddy, sitting
up suddenly. Aubrey glanced inquiry
and his brother handed him the letter.
"Dear Edward: As it seems unlikely
any other pursuit will obtain your un-
divided attention, | feel anxious that in
cricket. at least, you shall do yourself
no dishonor am not particularly
learned in the game. but | understand
that to procure century is to immor-
talize not only your name, but. in this
instance, mine also Under these cir
eumstances, | shall be happy to pay you
the sum of two pounds G2l for every
run you make in tomorrow's match
Talent money don't you call it? Yours
ever. T. w. D."
by Joyc!" exclaimed Teddy again, and
lapsed once more into silence.
"Why," said Aubrey, after a pause for
consideration, ARE you in such hole as
that old fellow"
~lll that, and m-more beside an
swered his brother There goes another
wicket My turn now; wish me luck,
Aubrey; III tell you about it by and by"
He picked up his bat and walked down
the steps of the pavilion.
"leddy's nervous" commented Aubrey
to himself. Il hope 70 goodness his by
and by may not prove Immediately"
I'm thankful this isn't bowler's
day thought Teddy, as he took up his
position at the wicket. with luck !
may pull it off, but the odds are against
me. If not He stopped thinking
and stood up to face the bowling.
There followed lesson in responsible
ity such as Teddy in his careless young
life had never experienced before. Not
only was he upon trial in the eyes of his
country in the eyes of the world, as it
y
much, more than mere fame depended
upon his success in run making. Ills
fathers esteem Aubrey's belief in him,
the trust of those silver framed women
ia his sitting room at the varsity. nay,
even the regard of his old playmate Caro-
line brown haired Caroline, who, since
he was mere lad. had remained his
stanch friend and admirer all these as
sets and more. hung in the balance. For
during the last few days the old boyish
affections and desires had laid fresh hold
upon Teddy. He was sick of the men in
whose company it had been possible to
encounter De Bohme Files, and he
turned as some time or other we all turn
toward the wholesome friendships and
ideas of his boyhood
Thank heaven he had survived the first
over! Now he found himself at the pa.
vilion end, facing the fast bowler. At
what pace the man tore TO the crease!
If he could only The quick tap of
bat on leather. burst OF applause; Ted
dy had cut the first ball for a four to
tie boundary In his relief he slashed
out at the next, and for the moment, as
it barely hummed beyond reach of long
slips eager fingers, felt his heart flutter
painfully in his throat; whereupon he
steadied down. playing. or blocking, with
care and precision, while the ball grew
momentarily more and more distinct and
comprehensive Such Il little ball at
first, almost too small to realize as it
left the bowlers hand; now so largely
obvious it appeared to Teddy impossible
he could clsudge either pace OF line of
fight.
And then. with that eroolledness which
characterizes the affairs OF mortals, the
luncheon hour had alIi;ed. ard Teddy,
just as he found himself well set, was
obliged to 90 in for the sake of a meal.
the very idea of which he resented. He
left the wicket slowly, head erect. annoy
ance in his hearing. 1t was hard that his
innings had begun so close upon o'clock.
Enough to spoil any mans eye, Of
course. when he came out again the light
would have changed. and he
TEDDY is giving himself airs said a
handsome, white haired woman to the
girl beside her And graces,' she added
rs, dolilng his cap to her and her com
panion, he salutcd another lady with
equal breyity and disappeared into the
pavilion.
impossible defended Caroline. Yet,
noting the dismay in Cousin Winnie
sweet face Der heart was hot within her
and she found it difficult to coin excuses
for their batsman's behavior. Where
Teddy was concerned. however, Caroline
invariably maintained painful loyalty.
Perhaps he isn't we'll" she hazarded
and at a sign from Winifrcd Meredith she
ioined her hurriedly
The white-haircd woman followed her
with tender eyes. Winifred. if it can be
done, will explain Teddy satisfactorily"
She said to the tall hronzed man beside
her. still it hurts / remember to this
day how it hurts. She's a brave lassie
should like to give Master Teddy a
piece OF my mind"
Don't" said her husband. laughing:
tine poor lad would be out to certain
| ~. After all. you should make some al
iowanee for ilr-t appearance in county