THE LILAC GIRL BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR Author of “Kitty of the Roses,” “An Orchard Princess,” “A Maid in Arcady,” “Holly,” “My Lady of the Fog,” etc. With Illustrations in Color by CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD and Decorations by EDWARD STRATTON HOLLOWAY 1909 To L.D.K. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS OVER THE TIPS OF THE SPRAYS SHE SHOT
The Half-Back by Ralph Henry Barbour
THE HALF-BACK A Story of School, Football, and Golf By RALPH HENRY BARBOUR Illustrated by B. West Clinedinst TO EVERY AMERICAN BOY WHO LOVES HONEST, MANLY SPORT, THIS STORY IS DEDICATED. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I.–THE BOY IN THE STRAW HAT. II.–STATION ROAD AND RIVER PATH. III.–OUTFIELD WEST. IV.–THE HEAD COACH. V.–A RAINY AFTERNOON. VI.–THE PRACTICE GAME.