15/17 Then, with the aid of Luce's arm, Dick was able to show his parents that he could walk without too much of a limp. "I thought there were four of us in it, with five others helping a bit." "It was the crack you gave that ball that brought us in," glowed Purcell. "Gracious, I don't believe that Gardiner pitcher was ever stung as badly as that before!" The band was playing, now. As the strain stopped, and the young pitcher came across the field, leaning now on Dave Darrin's arm, the music crashed out again into "Hail to the Chief!" "You see, Purcell. You're getting your share of the credit now," laughed Dick. |