Chapter 71

“Uh, could I have a word?” Pete asked, coming out of the pavilion.

Paul and Trevor turned to look at him. “Thommo was bang out of order in there,” Pete said, pointing his thumb at the door. “We’ve had a team meeting.”

“Oh?” Paul said. He noticed Trevor had lost interest in the conversation and was just looking at the outfield.

“Yeah. Half the team threatened to walk out if Trevor wasn’t allowed to play.”

“And what did Thommo have to say about that?”

Pete blushed. Paul could imagine what he’d said.

“Uh, well he realised he didn’t have much of a choice.”

“So?” Paul said, becoming more interested.

“Trevor, if you’d agree to bowl for us, you’d be very welcome. Only—”

“Yes?” Trevor said.

“Well, uh, at first Thommo wanted you to change in the toilet over at the White Horse.” Pete pointed to the pub on the other side of the cricket ground.

“No way,” Paul put in.