Arizona republican., 1908-11-14

in with all Langley's stable to use Isn't he won der? Did you anything like hlm?'
 Never" exclaimed Mrs. Elswick wildly. Though he's playing perfect team game he's everything. He's doing it all.''
 Poor Langley" whispered Elswick to his wife His is out of joint. It's all up for him now. Bending his head slightly toward Sally as hs spoke. Made she is, she can't resist such game Blatchford Is putting up. Besides. what did she say at the beginning?"
 Mrs. Elswick nodded comprehendingly
 The nnaI period a reptition of the three which had gone before. One crisis followed an- other. Never had anything more fast and furious been witnessed the ground. Blatchford still played his position that he told for more than all the rest of the game Going strong with vlgor and accuracy, he never for moment stood in the way of the team work whole. Indeed the skill with which he led up to and seconded tis others was as remarkable as his individual ache,e- ments. If perfect polo witnessed 1t WAS to De in Blatchtord's performance that day as was acknowledged at the dinner that night and ever afterwards. Cheers and applause ran along the lines. Clipping her hands Mrs. Elswick split both of her gloves. Then she left the to stand beside her husband. Left alone Miss Sally Newlands sat as if in trance no incident es- caping her steadfact gaze.
 Hidden among the crowd where the unemployed ponies led up and down Langley remained unnoteed, watching the of the struggle. With bent brow biting his lip, he fingered as if reluctant and yet fascinated
 the gong at last sounded when there could be no doubt as to the result of the harIdy fought field, when the Westmeads had certainly won by two goals and the Colcny Cup was the.rs then great shout went up. Instead of turning away once, the crowd fingered for several min utes. Not person, not a trap moved, each o=- locker cheering wildly.
 Batchford, the centre of tur5Gle1t group. 77as almost lost to sight. Two men were shak. IF each hand Three were pounding h.n cu the back Langley, polo mallet in his hand-he almost secm- cd to be supporting his dragging steps with it-- was making his way along toward the clubhouse Sally Newa2ds standing up in the automobile saw them both.
 oh" she exclaimed. "I can't wait van; to get down
 Where are you goiIg?"
 Never mind,' she answered hurriedIy descend ing.
 Sally" warned Mrs. Elswick, you are always dong something unconventional and awful. Be careful"
 T will" she answered. Then she added q 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 to an open place. She fairly ran forward the field.
 MT. Langley-Dick.' she called softly
 He, advancing slowly turned with a start and stared in amazement
 '.oh!" she panted, it was splendid-glorious- wanted to tell you at once"
 'What?" he demanded
 What you did. Letting MT. Blatchford have the ponies-making 1t possible for him to p,ay-'
 .HOu bo frfp erous enthusiasm.
 Yes, know" she answered. But that Is not It It-its you"
 "I?"
 His tone betokened that he stood astounded
 "Oh." she exclaimed, Il will tell you something What would Mrs. Eswiek think of if she heard me. Before the game I said that it was like tournament"
 I'd like to your colors," he murmured.
 "I know" she hurried on almost impatiently, "and you shall.'
 You mean"
 You are the real victor" she exclaimed with breaking voice. Don't you understand?"
 T." he said T thought you'd never want to see me again after I chose to drop out-after Blatchford did so well. It was the only way for side to win
 That is 1t. What did say?" she asked they suddenly SIOOu SIlll. 10 Qelp our slQe to win. Oh. the sporting spirit isn't playing for the gallery Generally the best of 1t is what the gall lery doesn't It's quite much selfforgetful- ness and self-sacrifice and doing everything honestly can. so that-yes. that is it-so that ones side may win Didn't We agree that the test-standing by the others? And haven't you done lt-superblyZ"
 Really" he half cried in amazement. Are you satisfied with me? May Twill you"
 'I said-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?"
 I've thought of nothing else-lived for nothing else-sweeth.a .art.'
 "Then-then-its all right" she sobbed.
 Elswick coming up at that moment inspected them curiously.
 ''Oh, very well," be observed.
 You may announce the engagement" Sally de- wa wal t0