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who had such a hopeful expression on

his face. Then Timmy’s mother

nodded her desire to let Timmy try,

and finally Timmy’s dad gave in and

signed the paper. I left and

immediately took the paper to the

community center. Though

registration was supposed to be

closed, the lady accepted it after I

explained the situation.

I paid the fee, and the lady smiled

and nodded when I said, “And in case

anybody asks, there was no fee.”

I knew this was a little boy that

needed softball even more than my

son did.