In fact, Holt had secured the lead when Clint reached the court and the score of the first set was 5-2 in his favour.
"Byrd hasn't found himself yet," volunteered a boy next to Clint.

"He lost two games on his service.

Banged the balls into the net time after time.

He'll get down to work presently, though, I guess." Even as Clint's informant ended there came a burst of handclapping and Harry Westcott, who was umpiring, announced: "The games are 5--3.
Holt leads." Amy had the service and secured two aces at once, Holt returning twice into the net.

Then a double fault put the score 30--15.