“A lot of folks will pay a quarter to see a good game,” said Jack Tappen.
“Would you?” challenged Gordon.
“Sure,” laughed Jack, “if I had the quarter!”
“Not if he could find a crack in the fence,” said Fudge.
“Look here,” announced Will Scott, “someone said they were surveying the athletic field, Dick. Suppose they start to work there in a day or two. We couldn’t play those games, could we?”
“In that case we’ll play the teams on their own grounds.”
“It makes it pretty expensive,” objected Way. “I’m nearly broke now. If I lose my return ticket someone will have to pay my fare back.”
“Oh, the walking’s good,” replied Tom carelessly.
“Another thing,” said Lanny. “If we play away from home we can’t make any money.”
At that most of the fellows observed each other with questioning and somewhat dismayed glances. Dick, studying his list, replied: