“An American team against one from India headed by Rajah Mitra. Know anything about polo?”
“I’ve seen a few games.”
“Herbert Rascomb will be playing on the American team.”
“Rascomb!”
“He’s one of the best players in the country.”
“I never even heard of him until a few days ago.”
“Rascomb doesn’t like publicity. He goes into a rage if his picture is taken. The boys humor him, and he returns the favor by showing them a good time at his lodge.”
“Buys them off?”
“Nothing of the sort. It’s only to show his appreciation. We could do with a day in the north woods, eh?”
Flash avoided answering the question. Instead he inquired: