The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-07-26
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 breath. "Oh. Albert here comes Hugh Laddr'
 Did that "oh" indicate iutter at the nproach of Ladd. who was stroke of the halyord crew and the hero of ah the girls who knew him and many who did l0t7
 Ladd thc magnificent passed and bow 'd fascinatlngly.
 "Isn't he supcrbr' she said enthusi- ,stically. "I hope hls crew wins next Wednesday, Father is going Co take me io scc the race"
 Stcrrin wondered within himself rhcthcr it prohtcth a man Co be rich and rising lawyer rather than tho stroke of tNarSity crrw. But he said
 "Im sorry I cant see the race. ,houll like Co see Ladd win. But Two tot to SD Co Philadelphia on Wednesday, tud ! shan't return ull"-
 "But you've taken seats for the theater, Thursday. Albert" she reminded him
 "l'u be back Thursday noon. had aot forgotten 60 much pleasure In store Cor me"
 -You're not tlred of taking me to the theater. thcnF
 "rm never tlred-of you" he answer sd earnestly.
 "Weu. here we arc at home" she said weariedly. What! You cannot dine with us? Very well. Albert. tin Thurs Hay"
 "She didn't seem very disappointed" be- unused as he went on his way. Isn't Ae sapcrbr
 The audience was streaming out of the ,heatcr Helen and Albert were among Che first Tho comedy had been dull She seemed in haste Co get away. He teIt also. Co hos bitterness. that she had found noe alone che comedy unintrrcst ue TT, augment bis discomfort he had uuehcJ at thc club that day with a .uruI. who bad spoken quite uuwituusly 1f thr "str.br lald was pulling with Eau..r CumfurI. tlucltcr' Ladd had gone home with them Che evening ot thc aec.
 ~its >o close. Helen" Stcrrin ycuturct it lcu-,h "pou'y you thiuS you'd like Co .tUp at Calya.Js Cor some iccsF
 40 Calyauls au tables but two were lecur.cl At oac of these they sat.
 "rhcrc'~ Hush laid she whispered. almost at oace. "haviu- lees an by him .,It iu ca, c.rucr Think ot it, He won th. raer yesterday. pl you ever see such a ch1mpiuus IIc is goiug Co dine with us ou Sunday" she said finally.
 St.rrin f.t thlt thc aN had fallen. He wa. uut J-n',a-ci when hc saw her nearly rcajy to leave. IIc felt for his wallet. anI thcn remembered that he had rrt to iu hi. outer coat llc stood and rer.hcl che pocket. lt wa, couc-lost or ri.Drr For au instant hc thought Co ad- mit Che ui,har. This. iJ seemed, was rhe fual maladroit shock to his hopes Then. desperate. lr found inspiration.
 Takue h.- handkerchief us though t hal bcru Che ohicct of his fumh,ing search. hc suggested Co Helen. "Lct me ask Lald over here a moment. He looks quite alone"
 "If you wish so. she asscntcd with SO uttle concern that be wondered
 "Ladi." whispered Sterriu hoarsely as De- gave thc champion his hand in the most easy manner. "lm in a deuce of tx, I've iost my wallet. l said Go Miss Cumf1rd ! meant Co ask you Co our table. AS au enormous fayor will you Insist on our coming here? Iu sec you later at your hotel. uud"-
 "Ccrtainly. Mr. Stcrrin. I'm at Che BolIuebrake. Meanwhile tn sic herc like glue"
 When they were au at LadJs table, they had a merry chat Helen laughed mm1lcrate'v ut Ladi's account of the funny side of che race. Sterriu sat as cheerful as a man on a pincushion.
 They Icft CaIyur's together. Lndi look care of Che walters check and adrlitIy cgrt-.yc1 to chase che clouds from the ftcr uf thr one who had hrst served Stprr.n Tho c'uguering hero bade them yooi night as soon as they were outdoor, and jumped ou au up town car.
 It was o'clock when Stcrrin was shown into LajIs room at Che Boiling br,bc. Hc was aii in a dustcr and laid b.. on thc table. mumbiug. You've done mc a wonderful service Ladd.
 Nothing. dear feiloN," grun,cd the champion. Accidents win happen
 "You'u l~ very happy. Ladd. Sterrin went on confusedly.
 "Tl io my best Join me. What shall t h-s Have a high ball You look tired" He touched the button. Smoker
 "Tm going directly" said Stcrrin. as the boy came for Che order.
 "Oh. hts smoke and drink and talk. No one can sleep in this weather"
 "Ladd. Iadd. don't make fun of me said S,errin. with unaccountable ve1a- tion.
 The athlete stared at him. The boy went out
 "why should make fun ot you. ster- rin my b1yF
 "Nuu-y0n beat me out"
 "What do you mean-you bet the wrong wayt
 "You beat me out of Hel-of Helen" The words were uttered in slow agony. "You're dining with her Sunday. You've talked Co her. spoke Co her tonight. Shes always che same indefinite, sweet woman. Now know why"
 Sterrin sank shamefacedly into a chair.
 "Lets drink to her Ike men, said Ladd solemn'y
 Sterrin never knew how be got tho drink down. but he did
 "Shr's "a sweet. indefinite little girl" said the champion. staring into bis emp ty glass. Have a smoke, Sterrin. dare not. She refused my proposal yes terday after Che race. The dinner on Sunday is diner dadieu.
 Sterrin studied hhn. unbeheving. hold Ing the lighted match and his cigar apart. Ladd poured himself another drink.
 -Stcrrin. ] drink Co her and Co you- Here's happinessr
 When the cards for Che Sterrin- Cum ford wedding were sent out. a month lat or. people said it was time. Nobody kpeU what Ladd said. He was coursing through France on wheel. Exchange.
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