Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-27

was q short lad and strongly inclined
to roundness and a smile of enduring
dimensions frightened his rudy face.
Il was the fashion to size up new-com-
ers at Bristol with a view to ascertain
ing their helpfulness in upholding the
athletic glory of the school, The self
appointed committee that looked Sam
my GaIpin over shook their heads
doubtfully.
"Play football, fresh?"
mo"
'BasebalI?"
"No."
run, jump. hurdle?>
"No."
Anything you can dO?"
81 don't know. Never had a chance
before to find out You'll see that I'm
very willing"
And he smiled around at the little
group.
perhaps he can debate" suggested
Jim Stebbens.
The new boy shook his head.
''No," he said, II don't believe I can
debate. They told me I didn't look Sc
Eious enough to be convincing"
They all laughed at this.
when you find out what you can do
let Us know" said Emory Brown.
"AH right" laughed Sammy. "I'll
keep my eyes open and let you know
Just as soon as find out"
The Investigators looked at one an
-
mouths and a quick Struggling of Shout
ders.
every WE'LL" said Emory Brown.
1--WE will learn it in that way"
And the Investigators filed across the
campus.
Did you ever see such a jelly fish?"
said Jim Stebbins.
Cant get mad at him, either" added
Emory Brown.
Long Jack Olmsted held up his hand
"Bet you the cub has something up
his sleeve" he then drawled. ANY
takersT
There was general laugh.
"Have it your own way, Jack" said
Emory Brown. But he doesn't look
T."
Looks don't count" drawled Jack.
"Smartest all round chap that ever
came into this school had a face like
q wooden pie plate.
1--WE admire your judgment too high
y to bet with you, Jack" said Jim
Btebbins. "But get your protege to
shake his sleeve as soon as possible"
They all laughed except Jack.
"Grin away, you hyenas," he growl-
Cd. my money talks for the cub"
And he stalked away heavily.
Two days later he met Sammy on the
board walk short distance back Of the
laboratory.
How are you coming, fresh?" he
asked.
The smiling face lighted up.
ooh, It's Mr.. Olmstead," he said
"Pretty well, Mr.. Olmsted. can't COM
plain"
Long Jack took O step with him.
shaken out that hidden talent YETI"
"No, Mr. Olmstead"
Don't forget that it is expected Of
you"
IL keep it in mind Mr. OImsted.
There's another thing. I've offered
70 put up money on you. That is, I've
offered to bet that you have some sort
Of speciality that will do you credit and
the old school credit Don't forget it."
Sammys smile faded.
'I,m sorry you cid that" he said.
81 know what I'm about" growled
Long Jack. "And I'm not going to
hedge. If you can't find out what your
talent is I'll have to find out for you.
Where's your roomT
"In Grace hall"
I'll drop In on you some time and
talk this thing over"
'sThank you, Mr.. Olmstead."
Again Sammy's face clouded as Long
Jack stalked away. The confidence the
latter placed IN him was highly embar-
RAISING. What could he do to make
good?"
BE started in at the gymnasium with
q renewed zest. But, really, there was
nothing to be gained By II. He was
Just a fair athlete. nothing more.
He played baseball with a hopeless
Eest He was only a scrub. He tried
the longer runs. He had the pluck and
the wind, but lacked the speed
Occasionally he received a nod and
an amused smile from the seniors who
had made him the memorable call. He
grinned back at them and worked
away.
He meant to show his willingness,
even If nothing came Of It He entered
the contests of the freshman class and
in two events ran third He was so
round and plucl1y, and his face beamed