VII.

Charles Holcombe to Philip Renwick.

Room 83, P.Q.R. Offices,
14th August.

My Dear Phil,—I regret that I was forced to leave somewhat hurriedly after the game last night. I have nothing to add to what I told you at lunch as to the identity of the Paddlewick Spofforth with my chief, of whose sporting talent I was in ignorance. But if you should hear of a good berth going anywhere I should be extraordinarily grateful.

Yours ever, Charlie Holcombe.

P.S.—It was doubly unfortunate (in a way) that I should have scored a six and three fours in one over from his bowling.