He meant to demonstrate that Andy was no player, but had only contributed to his brilliant success; for, had he not sent in so swift a ball, the knock would not have been so forcible.
As there were but six on a side, two outs were considered all out.
"Who will catch ?" asked Charlie Fleming; "I want to pitch." "I will," said Andy.
"All right! If you can catch as you can bat, we'll cut down their score." Andy soon showed that he was no novice at catching.

He rarely let a ball pass him.

When Godfrey's turn came to bat, one was already out, and Andy determined to put Godfrey out if it was a possible thing.

One strike had been called, when Godfrey struck a foul which was almost impossible to catch.

But now Andy ran, made a bound into the air, and caught it--a very brilliant piece of play, by which Godfrey and his side were put out.