Abstract

In the Driftway

The Drifter is passionately indifferent to sports. The mere thought of either watching or taking part in any game produces in him almost indescribable weariness which is rather spiritual than muscular, and he tends, on the whole, to be proud of the fact. He has been known to garden mildly. He has also on occasion worked at a crossword puzzle. But he has never since reaching years of discretion played even a game of cards-to say nothing of a round of golf-and when he puts all these facts together he is inclined to conclude that the thing which has been left out of him is the Competitive Spirit. Sometimes his friends call him lazy and he accepts the charge. It saves argument, and he feels, besides, that a certain indifference to the accusation is a becoming part of a Drifter's character. But in his heart he knows better.