Evening star., 1932-10-02

In all he had crossed the encmy's goal line dve
times and the total yardage he had gained
sounded more like the figure for an entire sea-
SON than for single game.
Nobody had been happier than John Lear
over Freddys sensational playing. For years
he had acted as a sober big brother to his
more brilliant cousin and he had formed the
habit Of looking out for him. Somehow he had
always had the feeling that it was up to him to
take care Of Freddy. And that feeling had
been increased and intensified by incident
that had occurred several years before
The two boys were swimming in the river.
Freddy, always adventurous, had conceived the
idea Of diving out of tree that grew on the
bank. John was doubtful about the wisdom OF
the idea, but Freddy threw caution to the winds
and climbed the trunk
He clambered out on limb that overhung
the stream, bending and swaying under his
weight. Carefully he Strengthened up and then
paused before diving to shout tauntng WORD
at John. who watched him from the bank be-
low. That was his undoing His foot slipped
on the branch. He tried desperately to save
himself, failed, and plunged downward. Unable
to straighten out before hitting the water, he
struck fiat with a resounding smack and dis
appeared from view
John watched for a moment and when
- Freddy failed TO reappear he dived in for
him. It took him more than q minute to To-
cate the body Of Freddy who with the wind
knocked out Of him and his senses dazed was
close to drowning But John pulled him out
in time, and efficiently administered artificial
respiration.
The incident was fairly typical Of the boys
relations. John lacked Freddys dash and bril-
lance. but he quiet, steady, dependable.
It was these qualities that had made him such
oy,~,H H1- %o1L n~sv --k~
team.
Coach Hargraves entered the locker room,
listened for moment to the chatter OF the play
ers, and then walked up to John.
Can see you for minute after you
dressed?" he asked
Sure thing Coach" replied John. He has
tened his dressing. told Freddy to wait for him.
and hurried after Mr.. Hargraves. The coach
was waiting for him in his Office
john the coach began. when they were
alone, you're pretty sure to be picked as an
all-tackle this year II you play as well as you
did last year. That means you'll be welcomed
by almost any college you want to enter, and
that in itself is a mighty nice honor"
1T certainly is agreed John. Il just hope
I can make it."
The coach was silent for a moment Then
he gazed steadily at the boy before him
John" he said would you be willing to give
up all chance Of getting that honor for the
sake of Poindexter- and for the sake Of Freddy
Carlyle?"
"Why-iust how do you mean2" John in
quired in puzzled voice.
COR the next few minutes, John listened to
frank and full explanation of the coach's
plans. He listened without q word Of COM
ment until finally the coach said so that's
the situation. It's up to you. If you are will
ing to be shifted from your position at tackle
well make fuback of you, and well make
Freddy Carlyle the best schoolboy halfback that
has been seen in many a day. We will also
win a lot Of games for Pondexter. But it means
nothing but hard work with no glory for you"
Johns eyes were on the floor. He saw only
too clearly the sacrifice that this would mean
for him. He looked up.
you're sure I'm the best man for the tob?"
he asked.
II am" replied the coach.
(To be continued next Sundayl