If he did not beat the Star and Bar man he could not get into the “shoot off.”
“Now, Frankie, me b’y,” said Barney Mulloy, anxiously, “show th’ punchers what ye’re made av.”
Frank nodded quietly and took his position.
CHAPTER XXXIV—FRANK SHOWS HIS SKILL
“He’ll do it!”
“He can’t do it!”
“He’ll miss the next one!”
“Don’d you pelief me! Dot poy nefer vos known to miss!”
Hans was confident, as were all of Frank’s friends. Those who did not know him were the ones who were doubtful.
Twenty balls were broken in a deliberate, confident manner. It seemed that Frank did not think it was possible to miss.