CHAPTER XVI 

THE OPENING OF THE BALL GAME 

The day for the great baseball game between Brill and Roxley dawned clear and bright. Sam had received word that both of his brothers with their wives would be on, reaching Ashton early in the morning. He drove down to the depot in his automobile to meet the newcomers. 

When the train rolled into the station Dick Rover, as tall and handsome as ever, was the first to alight, quickly followed by his wife, Dora. Then came Tom and Nellie. 

"Hello, Sam, my boy!" exclaimed Dick, as he strode up and shook hands, quickly followed by his wife. "How are you these days? But it is needless to ask, for you look the picture of health." 

"Oh, I'm feeling fine," answered Sam, smiling broadly. 

"Ready to play winning baseball, I presume," came from Dora, as she gave him a warm smile. 

"Surest thing you know, Dora," he answered. "Oh, we've got to win from Roxley to-day!" 

"Yes, but you haven't got me to pitch for you to-day, Sam," broke in Tom, as he came up and shook hands. "Who is going to do the twirling for Brill?" 

"They are going to try Dare Phelps first, and if he can't make it, they will try Jack Dudley, one of the sophs." 

"Oh, yes, I remember Dudley when he was a freshman," answered Tom. "Pretty clever fellow, too." 

"How is it you didn't bring Grace with you, Sam?" questioned Nellie, as she took his hand. 
Who was Dick's wife?
his wife, Dora