Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School

THE CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNERS «I see you're limping again, Fred.» «That's right, Bristles. I stubbed my toe at the very start of this cross-country run, and that lost me all chance of coming in ahead. That's why I fell back, and have been loafing for a stretch.» «And let me catch up with you; eh? Well, I reckon long-legged Colon will have a cinch in this race, Fred.» «Seems that way. He can get over ground for a certain time like a deer, you know.» «Huh! mor