CONTENTS

Chapter Page
IAn Unwelcome Proposition.[1]
IIOn the Ice.[13]
IIIThe Battle.[25]
IVPhil’s Resolution.[38]
VA Tough Problem.[45]
VIA Western Solution.[57]
VIIIn the Baseball Cage.[71]
VIIIA Transaction in Books.[82]
IXBurglary.[90]
XMr. Moore’s Theory.[98]
XIFlanahan strikes out.[110]
XIIVarrell explains himself.[122]
XIIIThe Spring Running.[131]
XIVUnder Two Flags.[146]
XVAbout Many Things.[156]
XVIPhil makes his Début.[168]
XVIIA Nocturnal Mystery.[181]
XVIIIA Spilled Pitcher.[191]
XIXThe Coveted Opportunity.[200]
XXAn Unexpected Blow.[218]
XXIA Gloomy Prospect.[232]
XXIIThe Decision of the Court.[243]
XXIIIThe Great Track Meet.[261]
XXIVThe Hillbury Game.[282]
XXVOn the Third Floor of Hale.[300]
XXVIA Double Assist.[314]
XXVIIConclusion.[325]