[The Half-Back by Ralph Henry Barbour]@TWC D-Link bookThe Half-Back CHAPTER XX 6/12
But everywhere I went it was: 'Have you heard from Outfield West ?' 'How's West getting on at college ?' And strange to say, such inquiries were not confined to the fellows alone.
Professor Wheeler asked after West particularly, and so did Briggs, and several others of the faculty; and Mrs.Cowles as well. "But you are still the hero there, March.
The classic history of Hillton still recounts the prowess of one Joel the First, who kicked a goal from field and defeated thereby the hosts of St.Eustace.And Professor Durkee shakes his head and says he will never have another so attentive and appreciative member of his class.
And now tell me, how are you getting on with Dutton ?" So Joel recited his football adventures in full, not omitting the ludicrous touch-down, which received laughing applause from his listener, and recounting his promotion to the position of Varsity substitute. "Yes, I saw in the paper last week that you had been placed on the sub list of the Varsity.
I hope you'll have a chance to play against Yates, although I don't wish Prince any harm.
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