"Thanks, but you needn't bother," said the lad.

But Neil was already on his knees. The trouble was soon found; the chain
had broken and for the present was beyond repair.

"But the wheels will go round, just the same," said Neil cheerfully.
"Keep your seat and I'll push you back. Where do you room?"

"Walton," was the answer. "But I don't like to bother you, Mr. Fletcher.
You see I have my crutches here, and I can get around very well
on them."

"Nonsense, there's no use in your walking all the way to Walton. Here,
I'll take the chain off and play horse. By the way, how'd you know
my name?"

"Oh, every one knows you since that kidnaping business," laughed the
other, beginning to forget some of his shyness. "And besides I've heard
the coach speak to you at practise."

"Oh," said Neil, who was now walking behind the tricycle and pushing it
before him, "then you've been out to the field, eh?"

"Yes, I like to watch practise. I go out very nearly every day."

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"Come to think of it, I believe I've seen you there," said Neil. "It's
wonderful how you can get around on this machine as you do. Isn't it