“Certainly,” said Salisbury.
“And join our game, mind,” said Hamilton.
“Oh!” exclaimed Smith; “that's decidedly another affair. You can't play, Sir Piers, can you?”
“He can learn,” said Hamilton, who was perfectly aware of his ignorance.
“I've not the smallest objection,” said Jones, “as I'm on the opposition side.”
“Nor I,” cried Salisbury; “though I should be a loser, as is probable.”
“Really, Hamilton,” exclaimed Trevannion, sulkily, “it's impossible! He'll only be in the way. I never saw such a fuss about a boy; it's quite absurd. If you want him, let him look on.”
“I don't like cricket,” said Louis.
“Humbug!” exclaimed Salisbury.
“I shall be in the way, as Trevannion says,” continued Louis; “I am sure I shall never learn.”