I have covered some ground:
Chesterton, Histon, Waterbeach, and Oakington have each been
explored and have each proved disappointing. The daily
appearance of a brougham and pair could hardly have been
overlooked in such Sleepy Hollows. The doctor has scored once
more. Is there a telegram for me?"
"Yes; I opened it. Here it is: `Ask for Pompey from Jeremy
Dixon, Trinity College.' I don't understand it."
"Oh, it is clear enough. It is from our friend Overton,
and is in answer to a question from me. I'll just send round
a note to Mr. Jeremy Dixon, and then I have no doubt that our
luck will turn. By the way, is there any news of the match?"
"Yes, the local evening paper has an excellent account in its
last edition. Oxford won by a goal and two tries. The last
sentences of the description say: `The defeat of the Light Blues
may be entirely attributed to the unfortunate absence of the crack
International, Godfrey Staunton, whose want was felt at every
instant of the game. The lack of combination in the three-quarter
line and their weakness both in attack and defence more than
neutralized the efforts of a heavy and hard-working pack.
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