You are very good.

More than that, you bat properly and your judgment is excellent." He paused again, as if to note what impression this praise made upon the other.

Frank felt his cheeks grow warm, but his voice was perfectly steady as he said: "Thank you, sir." "I did not know just what you would do when it came to running till my friend saw you run," Pierson went on.

"He says you are all right.

Now, if you will look out for yourself and keep yourself in condition, it is quite possible that you may be given a trial on the regular ball team in the spring." Frank felt his heart give a great jump.