The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-31

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work again with the BROKEN shovel.
feverishIy, for SInaIl was gro ing
faint and limp.
AT last. painting aaryyeT helped the
half unconscious Small to his feet.
Then he WAS suddenly conscipus that
his hands were bllstered. that his fest
dragged. thnf his right thigh muscle
ached YEARLY. But lie put his arm
about Small and led him slowly from
tile sand pit down 70 the turnpike road
that was the strafgltest course to the
college tIorniftory. II was pearfng sun
set and damp. cool wind blew from
the MARSHES. Harlvell shiyered, but he
closed his lips firmly and hurled Small
on ms hest lie could.
There was the sound of hoof beats
behind them. The two weary figures
drew to tho roadside and waited for
the smart little dogcart to pass them.
But II stopped and Its solitary oc-
cupant gave an exclamation Of sur
prise
what In the world is the matter q
asked Alice Summers.
Small got caught in the sand pit. re-
piled darwelI. both men staring UP in
to the beautiful. sensitive face. The
girl gave little cry OF sympathy. 4'oh.
get In here, Mr.. Small, and III drive
you to the doctor"
In a few moments Harwen was |
watching the gay painted back of the !
rap, now occupied by two figures, re-
treating into the dusk.
His lip Qulvered little sensftively. I
They meyer thought Of me-" he NUT
tered. Small has got her, and Live
got the chill he wanted me to have"
Then he limped on through the tNvi-
light toward the dormftory a mile
away.
That evening Hnrwel sat in the nv-
ing room Of his fraternity house nurs5
Ing his aching muscles and giving M
occasional sneeze. The hundred yard
dash was lost; but, since Alice, too.
was lost, he was strangely Indifferent.
Miss Alice Summers, who was staying
at the hotel with her mother, would be
glad to have him call. I.
AS Harwell, very cold and dIgnI6ed,
stalked Into the reception room Alice.
her winsomc face enEer, led him to a
quiet corner. "Dfck," she said hest
tatlngly. did act very brutal this
afternoon?"
Dick thought for a moment. yes"
he replied firmly
Alice caught her breath. BUT how
could know that you had been SO !
line? You said nothing
There was nothing to say. 1t was
SmaIl's INNING
"small!' snlTed Alice Don't men
ion Billy Small to me! think you are :
inc. but could get that from what :
Billy said only by Inference. Dick, did ]
'ou get chlll2"
Dick nodded. and Allce's face filed :
With dismay. With two brothers In :
ollege, she understood all the shad- !,
ngs OF training. =
"oh. Dick@ she said. "oh, DlckY' :,
Something in her tone made Dick =
BOX up. ''But you don't care" he said =
Utterly.
Don't IL" she replied. "welI. per
APPS I do care. more that you were
rave and fine enough to give up all
hances In the meet to help a man
Tho was not worth it.'
The room swan around giddily Dick
lutched the arms of his chair, and n
len both the girls slender hands were
/ his. te
'sDicz." she whispered. .'don't you CT
ee that what you have done Is better
ian winning ten dashes?" n
81 am sure Of tt,'' said Dick. And eE
lere was thrill of joy In his voice nj
iat left no doubt as to his meaning.
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