the Shortstop (1992) (23 page)

"DEAR CHASE:

"This letter is as difficult to write now as it has been to keep from writing sooner. "I have so much to tell you. Ever since you saved the Geyser well father has been on my side, and I persuaded him to take me to see that last Columbus Findlay game.
"He had forgotten he used to play ball when a boy, and it came back to him. First he grew excited, then red in the face, and he shouted till he lost his voice. Before the game was half over he turned purple. When you made that wonderful, wonderful hit he smashed a hole right through his hat.

"Such a state as he was in when we got home! His hat was a wreck, his coat mussed, his collar wilted, and his face all crimson. But I never saw him so happy, and even mother's disgust at his appearance made no difference.

I think - I am sure - we made life miserable for her. She said you might come to see me. And - I say come soon. , Marjory

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