The Autograph (4)

The Autograph (4)

When his Dad and Steve got home, he could see that their team had won.

They both looked pleased.
Dad was smiling, and Steve was chanting.

" Hooray Reds ! Hooray R-e-ds ! "

" Here's the program, " said Dad, handing it to Mark.
" We won. "

" Did you see Vince Oliver ? "

" Course, " said Steve.
" He got two touchdowns. Guess what, thoughーnear the end of the game, he was tackled, and he fell against one of the goal posts. They had to help him off. "

" Hey. I hope he's not badly hurt, " said Mark.
" So you didn't get his autograph ? "

" No, sorry, I'll try next time he's playing. "

But they found out later that Vince Oliver was to be out of football for some time ; he had broken his arm.

Two weeks later, Mark had to go back to the hospital.
The doctor wanted to see his leg and put on a new cast.

He sat with his Mom in the waiting room.

A nurse came in.
" Mark Foster, your turn, please. "

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