“How do you do!” cried Laura and Flossie, as the automobile drew closer. “Can we come in to see the game?”
“Certainly you can!” answered Jack, warmly, and took off his cap. “We are much pleased to see you.”
“We missed the boat race, but we didn’t wish to miss this—at least the girls didn’t,” said Rossmore Ford.
“We’ll get you good seats,” said Pepper.
“Thank you, but we can stay right in the automobile,” said the wealthy gentleman.
“We expect you to win!” said Laura to Jack.
“You must win!” cried Flossie, to the others.
“We are going to try our best,” answered Andy, and the others said practically the same. Then the boys ran off, for it was time to start the game.
CHAPTER XX
ON THE BALL-FIELD
Reff Ritter won the toss-up and sent the Browns to the bat. Pepper was the first batter up, and as he took his place at the plate a slight cheer went up.