Here we go again, i thought. another time-wasting experience. but sukeforth looked like a sincere person, and i thought i might as well listen. i agreed to meet him that night. when we met, sukeforth got right to the point. mr. rickey wanted to talk to me about the possibility of becoming a brown dodger. if i could get a few days off and go to brooklyn, my fare and expenses would be paid. at first i said that i couldn't leave my team and go to brooklyn just like that. sukeforth wouldn't take no for an answer. he pointed out that i couldn't play for a few days anyhow because of my bum arm. why should my team object?