The Final Test Page #3

Still, I wouldnt put it past those

Australian fast bowlers to do ...

... hat tricks and things.

That reminds me.

What do you think of this?

Oh, I think its marvellous.

Its ... Its sort of ...

Well, it fits your style so well.

Yes, I thought so.

Thank you dear.

- Your Dad was funny about it, you know.

- Oh?

Well, he doesnt know the difference

between a Paris model and a plastic pixie hood.

Very well then, half an hour.

And mind, if your Dad finds out ...

I dont know a thing about it.

Dont worry, Ill read up the papers.

Anything, I miss he wont catch me on.

Ive often done it before.

- Hey Sam, Syd Thompson wants you.

- Right.

- Whats the weather going to be like, Syd?

- Proper scorcher.

Am I having supper with you tonight?

Thats right. Half past 7.

My Reggies back.

Fine.

And dont forget to watch out for Roy Wilson

dragging his feet today.

I dont need you to tell me how

to umpire young Sam.

Young Sam?

Oh, he used to coach me when I was a fatted colt.

Still thinks of me as a kid.

- How old are you, Sam?

- None of your business.

Too old to seem in the spit now anyway.

Anything on your mind, Sam?

Oh, I was just wishing I was

I shouldnt worry. Youre just

as good as ever you were.

Come on Cyril, lets get out there.

And good luck.

See you both at lunch.

And in a few moments time,

the batsmen ought to be coming out.

Ill just run through the batting

order quickly for you.

Hutton and Washbrook will open of course.

And then Weller at number ...

Talk about jitters.

Oh, youll be alright when

you get out there.

I was nearly sick just now.

You should have been sick.

I was my first test.

- How many did you make?

- 106

- Gosh, I envy you.

- Envy me?

Well, youve done it all.

Its all behind you.

Whatever you do out there wont

make any difference.

Theyll just say, Good old Sam. Pity you

got out, but you cant make runs every time.

Thats all you know. Did you read

Ned Algy in the Record this morning.

No, what did he say?

Oh, about how that Englands been carrying a

passenger for the last four tests, and ...

... how we shouldnt let sentiment

blind ourselves to the fact that ...

... S Palmer has just about had it.

Oh, you shouldnt listen to those writing baskets.

Its the people out there who count.

Looking for Cora?

No my youngster and his aunt.

- You married, Sam?

- No. Widower.

How did you know about Cora?

Oh, Ive been to the Stag and Hounds too.

She told me, you and she were pals.

She didnt tell me about you.

Why should she?

Ive only been there twice.

Funny her not telling me about meeting you.

Mad on cricket like she is.

... 4 to Hutton then makes him 7.

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