The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-09-05

who hurried up. what does It mean?"
why" he exclaimed, Langley saw at the last
moment that the only hope for us was to have
Batchford play. He went to Van Norden and said
that he would lend Blatchford all his ponies Van
Norden jumped at it. Consequently Blatchford is
in with all Langley's stable to use Isn't he won
j der? Did you ever see anything like him?''
Never, exclaimed Mrs. Elswick wildly. Though
he's playing perfect team game he's everything
He's doing it ALL .= mr. J.
Poor Langley" whispered Elswick to his wife.
Ellis nose j. out of joint ut's all up for him now
Bending his head slightly toward Sally as he
spoke. made as she is, she can't resist such a
game as Blatchford is putting up. Besides, what
did she say at the begnning?" + - s-' ]nl
Mrs. Elswck nodded comprehendingly.
The final period REPETITION of the three
which had gone before. One crisis followed an
other Never had anything more fast and furious
been witnessed on the ground. Blatchford still
played his position so that he told for more than
all the rest of the game. Going strong with vigor
and accuracy, he never for moment stood in the
way of the team work as whole. Indeed, the
skill with which he led up to and seconded the
Others was as remarkable his individual achieve
ments. If perfect polo ever witnessed it was
was acknowledged at the dinner that night and
ever afterwards. Cheers and applause ran along
the lines. Clapping her hands Mrs. Elswick
soon split both of her gloves. Then she left the
Car to stand beside her husband Left alone Miss
Sally Newlands sat 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 doubt as to the result of the hardly
fought field, when the Westmeads had certainly
won by two goals and the Colony Cup was theirs.
then great shout: went up Instead of turning
away at once, the crowd fingered for several min
utes Not a person, not a: trap moved, each on
locker cheering wildly f.. ... =. .
Blatchford, the centre OF a turbulent groun. WAS
almost lost to sight. Two men were shaking each
hand. Three were pounding him on the back.
Langley,,a polo malet in his hand-he almost seem
ed to be supporting his dragging steps with it
was making his way along toward the zcIu hhausa
Sally Newlands standing up I'm the automobile saw
them both. " = <SE-%."E%f~ <E%#fE:1 ..*#:
'oh!' she exclaimed, Il can't wait. want to gel
down." r ,i%%:< IT, w.. - r. 80 ss@E -
Where are you gong?"
never mind she answered hurriedly descend
ing. ..> -. :
Sally" warned Mrs. Elsw1ck, you are always
dong something unconventional and awful. Be
careful" :. p, =
II WILL she answered. Then she added. 81
don't care. 49, - :,
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
1alrly ran forward over the field r. :. -
"Mr. ,Langley-Dick," she called softly 81
He, advancing slowly, turned with a start and
stared in amazement ~ T.. >9% =
"oh!'' she painted, ut was splendid glorious-1
wanted to tell you at once" ~: ~ ~
'What?' he demanded =. ... - .~.;.ssf Il
- What you did. Letting Mr.. Blatchford have
the pontes-making it possible for him to play
i How he did 1t!'' Langley exclaimed with gen
erous enthusiasm. + :#S Y r. ~ .:FE + rt*~7
Yes, know she answered. But that H. not
it, Tits you Il: !. 4 5ss |
: ."I?" >y So ~ S.e@s- ~ -s9,.. IS y i
His tone betokened that he stood astounded.
@"Oh!" she exclaimed, Il will tell you something
what would Mrs Eswlck think OF me now ii she
heard me. Before the game said that it was like
tournament" RI : 7%Gs&> @gs
~ I'D like to- wear your co1ors,'' he murmured.
b Il know" she hurried on almost impatiently,
"and you SHALL E *=s @ zsz
rs you mean <n~ =..} i :.2a-5# ..@.z
You are the real VICTOR she exclaimed with
breaking voice Don't you understand 2" S
Il" he said. II thought you'd never want to
see me again after chose to drop out-after
Blatchtord did SO well. It was the only way for
our side to VIM E@ s. ss
That Is it.. What did we say?'. she asked as
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 see. It's quite much selfforgetfuI-
ness and self-sacrifce and doing everything one
honestly can, SO that---yes, that is it--so that
ones side may win. Didn't We agree that was the 8
test--standing by the others? And haven't you
done It superbly e, sFs5 .5s s@.ss5 ISL