If a second match could be arranged he might play and show his prowess.

In all likelihood this solemn and bookish laird, presumably brought up at home, would be a poor enough player.
"I played a lot at school," he said.

"In fact I was in the Eleven for two years and I played in the Authentics match, and once against the Eton Ramblers.

A strong lot they were." "Let me see.

Was that about seven years ago?
I seem to remember." "Seven years ago," said Mr.Thompson.