Arizona republican., 1908-11-14
BY GEORGE HIBBARD.

'Still,' growled Berrick If you buy everything you're certain to get something good somewhere in the lot"
 The number of Langleys purchases had never in the history of the game been excelled. All parts of the country were laid under contribution From Texas, California and Massachusetts came ponies. Almost every club, wherever situated had some of it's best snapped up to form part of Lansley's stable. Undoubtedly there was nothing he would not take and for which he would not readily pay the longest price, That he uncon- sciously worked upon the scientific doctrine of the survival of the Attest might seem to be his case.
 Lacking in any marked excellence his per- formance might be, not rising in any measure above the ordinary, he could not help, in a game where the animal counts for much, having a cer- tain success. phenomenally fast and clever beast, outracins all others in the field and turn ing n his own length, often brought him to crit ica point, when he able easily and leisurely to make telling stroke.
 The week of the match for the Colony Cup was approaching. The knowledge of it's nearness haunted the westmead mind, disturbing peace and destroying happiness. For some time nothing had been said about 1t. By tacit consent the dreaded subject was left in silence. However, the matter could be disregarded no longer. With the immi- hence of the crisis the confusion of consternation reigned. Played their own grounds failure not to be considered, and yet nothing appear ed more likely.
 As one who would understand the situation, who might in fact be able to offer valuable suggestions. Miss Sally Newlands was taken into full confidence and admitted to every possible discussion.
 You see,' declaimed Berrick, as the members Of the team plus Miss Sally Newlands sat accidental conclave on the club terrace ponies much of 1t. We've got to put in Langley. Although it's a game without handi- caps, with what he has even he plays he may help"
 Hes determined to play" Derrick continued bunty to Miss Newlands and you must know the reason. He wants to show on before you Do the gallery racket"
 "Oh, cant think badly of him that" sh. said and added decidedly, "I don't"
 "A when he's so hard hit isn't quite him. self. The chances of appearing to advantage in her eyes is something not to be lost"
 Certainly Langley with Miss Newlands advent had been more assiduous at polo, had manfestly thrown himself with enthusiasm into the game. The others found something pathetic in his futile endeavors. When after the greatest ertlon he had brought himself into a position to deliver telling blow-and immediately missed the failure was not visited upon him In the out spoken way usual under such circumstances Even Sally at the side lines did not smile. She displayed II the sight of such disgrace.
 You know" said Langley to her one day as he drew up his steed beside her trap. that am to play in the cup games"
 f Yes" she answered.
 'I must do something then' he almost groaned. "i feel that 1t Is my only chance. I know what tho sporting spirit Is to you.
 The sporting spirit-yes," she answered at once ''I believe in 1t thoroughly
 Its for to show you that I've got little of it in me-" he declared desperately. T want to do something to help side win" .
 That's it," she approved enthusiastically. That's the thing-to help side to win ,
 'I know" he continued gloomily. ''I only wish that 1 might-that I may"
 She smiled on him enoouragingly and as he can- tered away she followed him with a thoughtful gaze. Her face lit up frankly. however. with a new charm Blatchford walked by. leading his beast by the bridle over it's head. She appeared almost to challenge his attention. He halted and drew toward her
 You seem to be feeling particularly cheerful" he observed, "and looking it.
 There's crying. anyway until the milk Is split"
 You mean the cup match?"
 "Is anyone thinking of anything else-talking of anything else?" she demanded with a certain representatives. of tone
 I'm not" he admitted readily. Those North brook chaps are so cocky-what shouldn't I give to do them up?"
 And T." she agreed heartily. "oh, If you were only going to play" The reverence she 'st for his acknowledged prowess, for his supreme rine-goal handicap, disclosed in her voice and face. Then we'd not only have a chance. We'd be absolutely sure"
 Thank you" he replied ruefuly. "I'm not on in this scene. How I'd like it, he continued viz orousy. "Beggars though, can't be choosers, and at polo certainly there's reason to expect beg gars to ride
 You feel It," she said softly.
 Yes" he replied simply.
 'I understand how hard 1t must be-" she mured. "Oh know all you would do she cried with enthusiastic approval. T imagine the way you would play. I should love to see you. It would be magnificent and I|"
 "What?" he demanded eagerly as be stepped