My Roomy

My Roomy is a humorous short story by Ring Lardner, first published in 1914. The narrative is presented as a letter from a veteran baseball player to a friend, recounting his experiences rooming with a new teammate, Elliott, a semi-pro outfielder with eccentric habits. The story humorously portrays the challenges and absurdities of sharing a hotel room with an unconventional and unpredictable individual.