Up to a few weeks ago he remained in the background, so that little or no notice was taken of him; but he is coming to the front now, and I believe he means to give you a hot race for first position.

He has even declared openly that he is a pitcher, and means to make a try for a position on the team." "That's all right, Bart.

I am not hoggish enough to want all the honors, and, if we play as much ball as we intend to next spring and summer, we'll need another pitcher.

I can't do all the twirling." "But he says he will not play under you as captain of the team." "Ha! That is interesting! Now you are waking me up.

I suppose the fellow you speak of is Paul Rains ?" "Yes, he is the one." "Then Rains is something of an enemy, as well as a rival.