the Red Headed Outfield (1948) (23 page)

Young Burt leaped the fence and forced his way into the circle. Then they were carrying the old man down to the field and toward the clubhouse.

I waited until the bleachers and field were empty. When I finally went out there was a crowd at the gate surrounding an ambulance. I caught a glimpse of Old Well-Well. He lay white and still, but his eyes were open, smiling intently.

Young Burt hung over him with a pale and agitated face. Then a bell clanged and the ambulance clattered away.

End of Project Gutenberg's Etext of The Redheaded Outfield by Zane Grey