Then by singles the score mounted up until a tremendous shout from the House announced that the game was saved, sixty runs being marked by the scorers.

The next ball, the Town boys replied even more lustily, for Childers ball removed the bails, and the game ended in a tie.

Both parties were equally well satisfied, and declared that a better game had never been played at Dr.Parker's.

As soon as the game was over Frank, without waiting to join in the general talk over the game, put on his coat and waistcoat and started at a run for home.
Frank Hargate was an only son.

His mother lived in a tiny cottage on the outskirts of Deal.