The dedicated batsman was up against the fast bowler and he
was doing well. As he was getting into his stride, a note
was brought out to him and the game was interupted.
A frown
creased his forehead as he read it, then he called over the
umpire.
"I say," he said, "I've just heard that my wife's ill
and she's calling for me. Do you think you could ask the bowler
to shorten his long run up?"