Bert Wilson on the Gridiron

Enemy's

e and said: "I want you to stay a few minutes after the others h

squad had finished dressing and had left the dressing room Bert lingered beh

afternoon, as of course you know, the 'Maroons' and 'Greys' are scheduled to play off the game that was postponed on account of bad weather. We want to get a line on the two teams, but both Reddy and myself are too busy just at

"But," more seriously, "I'll be glad to do anything you want

t opposite to-morrow, so we never know what to believe. But if you go and see this

m will practically miss a whole afternoon's practic

en very sure of his man. But he knew Bert's sterling character well e

enough shape now to afford taking it easy one afternoon. We'll just p

ong with me? You know the old saying that 'two heads are better than

, "but I suppose you might as well take them along. The chances are you won't be noticed in the crowd, and if yo

nk real well unless the other two is hangin' around somewheres close

s been a mighty good thing for each of us at one time or anothe

well," remarked Hendricks, "and it's re

oys should leave immediately after breakfast on Saturday. When everything had b

a book he had been studying into a far corner, an

d Hendricks must have some confidence in us, even though

ck, "although up to this time I will

ort. It will certainly be a pleasure to me to watch somebody else play football for a change. And before the afternoon is over

game to you and see that you understand what is going on," said Tom. "I suppose the coach realized that

er, I won't lower myself to answer you, merely remarking in pa

ff I'll have to find a quiet nook for you in my private graveyard. I'd h

to business, will you?" interrupted Dick. "What t

idual. "I'll get a time table, and we'll

way to go than by

lk?" inquired T

rate politeness; "what I was about to say was, that I think I know where I

ert, "but where in the world

in the town for several weeks. He has all sorts of money, and sports two 'devil wagons.' He told me I could h

up your friend this evening after supper and make sure of getti

ime I'll let you know if everything is all right. If I

ot until the next morning that the boys learn

in the morning, Bert and Tom

l up, and we can have the car any time we want it

d Tom. "We'll make the trip

're regular swells, f

is chauffeur and valet," said Tom. "I'll be the rich man

under those conditions, I ins

run that car a foot until I'm paid i

e forced to fire you both and run the car myself. All

se as just three friends traveling together," laughed

," said Tom; and after a hearty laugh the

o make final plans for their trip the next day. They decided to walk to the garage where the automobile w

ything up in fine style," commented

to be in the same class in school, and we were always

ted," said Tom. "It seems fun

e both youngsters, and that's the reason," expla

he leaves town," said Bert. "

e to the garage. We won't have any more than enough time as it is. It must be a matter of a

s adopted it. Immediately after the morning meal they set

, and Dick showed him the writt

me that you would call for the car at about this time, so I've been ex

with many expressions of admiration. As Dick had procured the car the honor of driving it naturally fell to him. He manoeuvred the big automobile ski

re now," he exulted, "but I'm not taking any chan

ng risks when we don't have to. At this rate we'll

ore they reached their destination a

eto by a constant stream of chattering and laughing people evidently bound for the

ep," and received enthusiastic applause from their admirers in the stands. Then the actual play began, and the three comrades noted every play and formation with the grea

opening of the second half, and a battle royal began. But the "Greys" fought fiercely, and by a splendid run down the field made a touch

wd, "both those teams have the 'goods,' but I think t

it was now almost dark, Dick lit the lamps on the car. Then they purred smoothly along the macadam road and

ers of the team had a pretty good idea of where they had been, and assailed them from every side with questions. But they kept their

ed to the training quarters, where

e said, "

h listened attentively. When Bert had finished, he asked a number of crisp

ahead now with more certainty. You fellows have done bet

departed. "I haven't a doubt in the world but what we can beat them, but just

ms are a tough proposition for anybody to handle. But

ere's no fun in winning a game where y

is way back to the training quar

t the boys had told him, and Reddy listened attentive

ve really got to look out for is the 'Greys.' According to the report of our three

eddy, nodding his head, "the lads

er. And what do you think," he added with a laugh, "they weren't content to

was runnin' a business I'd be afraid to give those byes

said Hendricks. "They'