The Visitors.

A policeman saw a crowd of boys playing football in the street. On chasing them, he caught one and, after a severe caution, let him go. Some time later he was moved to another beat, where he caught a boy from a crowd footballing.

“Aren't you the boy I caught some time ago?” he asked.

“Yes, sir,” whimpered the boy; “but I can't help it. This is our away match.”

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