Fisher was disappointed in the manner of his companion.
Manton did try hard the next time, but two pins were left standing.
“I’m getting my whole hand into that pocket,” said Grafter.
Manton clipped off the two pins with his second ball, and secured a spare.
“That may hold Merriwell,” said Frost. “His turn is coming.”
Apparently Frank struck the pins perfectly, but there was another shout when it was seen that he had left two standing.
“I told you!” said Frost.
A gleam of hope came to Manton’s face.
Frank waited for the ball to be returned. Then he tried a difficult shot in the hope of getting a spare, but missed the first pin by the merest fraction of an inch. Fuller swiftly marked down the score, and a perfect roar filled the alley when the result was seen.
Merry had one hundred and fifty-seven in the sixth box and one hundred and seventy-five in the seventh, which tied Manton at that point.