A Lad of Mettle

by Nat Gould

‘That’s what I call a manly letter,’ said Captain Manton.

‘He was always a straight goer,’ said Wal Jessop. ‘As a lad he was a manly youngster.’

‘He was brave,’ said Eva, ‘and full of courage. He risked his life for mine.’

‘And for that I am ever grateful,’ said her father.

‘I wish him well,’ said Wal, ‘for he deserves to be happy. I always thought him a lad of mettle.’

BILLING AND SONS, PRINTERS, GUILDFORD.

Transcriber’s Note:

This book was published in 1897.

Some cricketers in the book have the same names as well-known cricketers of the time period.

The original hard copy version of this book has advertisements at the end, some of which are now illegible due to wear, and these advertisements are not included in this version.