“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: