"Have Dudd Flockley and Jerry Koswell been there since?"
"Yes, both of them came once, and Flockley came after that, but I refused to see them. Mr. Flockley wished to bring me to see this game, but I sent word that I was going with papa."
"He ought to know enough to stay away by this time," said Dick. He could think of no other remark to make.
"Can I get a seat anywhere?" asked Minnie, looking anxiously over in the direction of the grandstand. ' "I think so. Wait, I'll look."
"Hold on," put in Mr. Sanderson. "Just you take Minnie along, Mr. Rover. I'll go and take care of the hoss. I can stand anywhere and look on."
Minnie prepared to spring to the ground, and there was nothing to do but for Dick to assist her. He wondered if Sam was coming with Dora and the others, but did not see them. Then he led the way through the crowd to where some seats were reserved.
"I think you'll be able to see nicely from here," he said.
"Oh, I know I shall." She smiled broadly at him. "You are very kind. I don't know what I should have done if I had been alone—there is
