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One day , at noon , we began a game . The grounds were in excellent condition , and the opposition boys were at their best . My side was getting the worst of it . I was very much interested ; and , when one o'clock came , I thought it a pity to call school and spoil so good and interesting a contest . The boys were unanimously of the same opinion . The girls were happy , picnicking under the trees . So we played cricket all the afternoon . ''