"But I've been half-promised a chance in the next game. Say, it's fierce to sit it out; isn't it?"
"It sure is."
"Hear of any new players coming to us?" Batonby wanted to know.
"Haven't heard," said Joe.
The game was over. The Cardinals did not go to bat to end the last inning, having the game by a margin of three runs.
The players walked across the field to the clubhouse, the spectators mingling with them.
"Did you hear anything about a fellow named Shalleg, who used to play in the Central League, coming to us?" asked Batonby, as he caught up to Joe and Rad, who had walked on ahead.
"No," answered Joe quickly. "That is, I have heard of him, but I'm pretty sure he isn't coming with us."
"What makes you think so?"
"Why, I heard Mr. Watson tell him——"