A GAME OF BALL "Come here," said Conrad Fletcher; "come here, Charlie, and choose up for a game.

We must make haste, or recess will be over." "All right, Conrad." The first choice devolved upon Conrad.

He chose Ephraim Pinkham, noted as a catcher.
"I take Elmer Rhodes," said Charlie.
"John Parker," said Conrad.
"Henry Strauss." "Godfrey Preston," was Conrad's next choice.
"Can you play, Andy ?" asked Charlie.
"Yes," said Andy.
"Then, I take you." "I've a good mind to resign," said Godfrey, in a low voice, to Ben Travers.

"I don't fancy playing with that Irish boy." However, he was too fond of playing to give up his place, notwithstanding his antipathy to Andy.
Charlie Fleming's side went in first, and Charlie himself went to the bat.

The pitcher was Godfrey.