"Never mind, we can send for them."

The buggy continued to rattle on, and at last they dashed into a side street of Lakeport. Then they took a turn and made for the ball grounds. Joe looked back at the town clock.

"Four minutes of three!" he cried, triumphantly. "Won't our enemies be astonished to see us!"

"And won't our friends be glad!" added Fred.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE GREAT GAME BEGUN.

Harry was just giving his players their final instructions when a small boy came running toward them.

"You're wanted right away!" the boy whispered. "Your brother and Fred Rush want you!"

"What!" gasped Harry. "Where are they?"

"In the dressing-room under the grand stand."