The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-01-11


Ing crate. II was about 10
O'Clock at night and the visitors to the
grocery store consisted mainly OF old
fellows who for years had come there
after supper TO air their Views or any
body else's views for that matter. Some
OF them had been ball players In their
youth and. during the winter months.
mano n great game was played over
around the Ing stove ON this night the
old fellow In the corner. apparently
contented with his cabbage leaf. was
taking no part In the conversation.
Ted Hooper. the grocer. was Just
about to close up when q heavy foot
step was heard at the frort door. All
hands looked up gratefully. now
conner was always good for another
hour OF conversation. This latest arrival
was an athletic young man wto had
been on quail shooting expedition.
Ahead Of him trotted n large pointer
dog evidently thoroughly acquainted
with the warmth OF the stove A. the
Intelligent beast trotted up to the com
Portable spot and began circling around
prior to lying down tho old man IT. the
corner pricked up his ears and crowded
closer to the wall.
Come On and take Q seat" was TED
Hoop-r greeting to the newcomer.
Have any luck7'
"a little" admitted the visitor. loot
fifteen. knocked down two moro but
couldn't md them"
BY way Of proof he drew from
his hunting coat pocket brace Of quail
and exhibited them to the crowd. A. tho
sight OF the birds the pointer dog gave
forth a sharp. triumphant btrk. Stimuli
taneous with the sound Of tho dog's
| voice a crash was heard the corner.
The gang" startled. looked up to SOC
| that the quiet old man had fallen from
his box and In apparent fear was cring-
| inE against the wall.
with a tenderness born OF famiiias>ty
with the circumstances Ted. the grocer
walked To the old fellow. gently lifted
him to his feet. led him to the door and
after giving HIM . cigar. told him good
night. Uncle Jimmy Tedbctry smiled
reminiscently.
| "who 10 that3" inquired the young
man. whats the troubie2"
You mean to say you don't know
Jackrabbit Stever' asked Uncle Jimmy
In amazement. And you 4 big league
ball player
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