Up, up into the air sailed the little ball.
With a shout the players rushed to get beneath it.
Frank found himself on the side opposite Swiftwing.
John was the first to strike the ball after it had been batted into play.
Down came the little black sphere, and, poising himself on one foot, the Carlisle “buck” swung his bat and sent the ball straight toward Frank.
The trick was done with marvelous skill, and it seemed to be a challenge.
Frank squared himself in a fraction of a second, and then——
Crack!
Back sped the ball.
A whoop of delight went up from Frank’s side.