Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature
Frank Merriwell's False Friend; Or, An Investment in Human Nature
By Burt L. Standish
2 Feb, 2021
That question created all the trouble. He had obtained permission to leave a few days on important business, but the “few days” had lengthened into many and still he remained away.
He was needed at Yale, for he had been chosen captain of the b
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That question created all the trouble. He had obtained permission to leave a few days on important business, but the “few days” had lengthened into many and still he remained away.
He was needed at Yale, for he had been chosen captain of the baseball-team, and the men were in training for the Easter trip to the South. His absence and the uncertainty of his return seemed to have a most baleful influence upon them, for they failed to turn out with enthusiasm for work in the cage, and they plainly lacked the needed spirit that year after year has led Yale gladiators to stand ready to sacrifice anything and everything, but honor, for the glory of Old Eli.
The coaches were in despair, for never before had they handled such indifferent material. It seemed impossible 6to find the usual number of new men who took an interest in baseball, and were willing to work with vim and enthusiasm. Less