Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-02

-why,. he exclaimed, Langley saw al the iasL
moment that the only hope for us was to have
Blatchford play. He went to Van Norden and said
that he would lend Blatchford all his ponies Van
Norden tumped at IT, Consequently Blatchford is
in with all Langey's stable to use. Isn't he won
der? Did you ever see anything like him?
Never" exclaimed Mrs. Elswek wildly. Though
he's playing a perfect team game he's everything.
He's doing it all"
Poor Langley whispered E1swick to his wife,
"His nose is out of joint. It's all up for him now
Bending his head slightly toward Sally as he
spoke MADE as she is, she can't resist such
game as Blatchford Is putting up. Besides, Wnat
did she say at the beginning?"
Mrs Elswick nodded comprehendngly.
rne final period was a reptition of the three
which had gone before One crisis followed an
other Never had anything fast and furious
been witnessed on the ground. Blatchford stiA
played his position so that he told for more Than
all the rest of the game. Going strong with Tisef
and accuracy, he never for moment stood in the
way of the team work a whole. Indeed, the
skill with which he led up to and seconded the
Others was as remarkable his individual achieve
ments If perfect polo witnessed it was
to be seen Biatcnfords performance that day, as
was acknowledged at the dinner that night and
ever afterwards Cheers and applause ran along
the lines. Clapping her hands Mrs. EIs1icx
soon split both of her gloves. Then she left the
@~SAS ~~>-0' ~@-N-
Sally Newands sat as If in trance. no incident es-
Gaping her steadfact gaze.
Hidden among the crowd where the unemployed
ponies were led up and down. Langley remained
unnoticed, watching the course of the struggle
With bent brow, biting his lip, he fingered as If
reluctant and yet fascinated
when the gong at last sounded, when there
could be no doubt to the result of the hardly
fought field, when the Westmeads had certainly
then great shout went up. Instead of turning
away at once, the crowd fingered for several min
utes. Not person, not trap moved. each
locker cheering wildly.
Batchford, the centre OF turbulent group, was
almost lost to sight. Two were shaking each
hand. Three were pounding him the back.
Langley a polo mailet in his hand-he almost SEEM
ed to be supporting his dragging steps with it
was making his way along toward the clubhouse.
Sally Newlands standing up in the automobile saw
them both.
'oh!" she exclaimed, Il can't wait. want to get
down"
Where you going?"
Never mind" she answered, hurriedly descend
ing.
Sally" warned Mrs. Elswick, 'you are always
dong something unconventional and awful Be
careful"
81 WILL" she answered. Then she added 81
don't care.
On the grass her little feet tripped along so
quickly that Elswick, who followed lost her in the
throng At last she came to an open place She
fairly forward over the field.
"Mr. Langley-Dick." she called softly
He advancing slowly, turned with start and
stared in amazement
"oh" she painted, sit was splendid-glorious--
wanted to tell you at once"
"What?" he demanded
what you did. Letting Mr.. Blatchford have
the ponies-making it possible for him to play"
How he did it!" Langley exclaimed with gen.
erous enthusiasm.
"Yes know" she answered. But that is not
it. Tits you--'
"I?"
His tone betokened that he stood astounded.
"ohi" she exclaimed, II will tell you something
what would Mrs. EIswick think of me now If she
heard me- Before the game said that it was like
a tournament"
"Id like to wear your colors," he murmured
II know" she hurried on almost impatienty,
"and you SHALL
you mean
"You are the real victor" she exclaimed with
breaking voice. Don't you understand"
Il" he said. IT thought you'd never want to
see me again after chose to drop out--after
Blatchford did so well. 1t was the only way for
our side to win
"That is it. What did say?" she asked
they suddenly stood still. ITO help our side to
win. oh, the sporting spirit isn't playing for the
gallery. Generally the best of it is what the gall
lery doesn't It's quite as much sef-forgetful-
ness and sef-sacrlhce and doing everything
honestly can, that-yes that is it--so that
ones side may win. Didn't we agree that was the
test-standng by the others? And haven't you
1t-superbIy?''
Really" he half cried in amazement. care
you satisfied with me? May Twill you"
81 sad--almost," she answered, that I'd give
my heart and hand and myself to whoever did the
best and you are--he. Oh Dick. do you want
me?"
"Ive thought of nothing else--lived for nothing
else-sweetbyart."
"Then-then--it's all right she sobbed.
Elswck coming up at that moment inspected
them curiously.
"Oh, very wel'' he observed.
"You may announce the engagement" Sally de-
clared unhesitatingy. "I don't think we want to