The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Larkins saw him to his door, and after
explaining iuently 10 Mrs. Gubbs that
her husband was training for race,
gave her explicit instructions as TO
his diet, and departed.
it was a source Of much joy to Mr..
Larkins. though he was unable 10 per
suade Gubbs TO share in his feelings,
that Tarbuts trainer was satisfied
with a less vigorous system for his
man. He let Tarnut off with a cold
sporging on rising, and as Tarbut had
his own ideas as to what constituted
a cold sponging. both parties were
well pleased with each other,
The business-lilxe nature OF these
proceedings was keenly appreciated By
the inhastts its Of the fishing quarter.
Fights hal fappened before and doubt
less would again. but they were mere
rough-and-tuTlble affairs, and over
before any proper excitement could
be worked up. The purse had steadily
mounted up 10 thiFty-iYe shlllings,
and the betting varied from day 10
day.
Each man had his knot Of support
ers, and enthusiasm had reached such
a pitch that Gubbs, who was natural
~ OF a retiring disposition, had 70
take his matutinal tub before quite a
circle Of admirers Opposition on the
part OF the ladies' WAS baked by con-
tiuuing TO alltsde 10 the affair as
race though Mrs. Gubbs, who got up
one morning 10 see her man run,
went home In a state Of mind border
Ing upon stupefaction.
An uneasy feeling was caused by
the anxiety Of the excellent Mr.. Nor
gan to discover the time and place
Of meeting. No Information Was az
forded him: and as he had indignant
ly denied any intention OF giving the
alarm, the gentlemen interested were
much exercised as to the reasons for
mis- curiosity.
The battle was fixed for a Saturday
evening. the two trainers. after much
wordy warfare. having selected site
which Mr. Larkins insisted had been
made purposely by nature with
view 10 affairs Of the kind. Lofty
cliffs hid IL from view, and the ground
itself consisted Of turf so soft and
spongy that Larkins predicted that
Tarbut would bounce up from IL Ike
an India-rubber ball. The principals
expressed themselves as satisfied,
though their niggardliness In the
matter OF thanks for the trouble which
had been taken over the arrange
rnents formed food for conversation
for the trainers all the way honae-
The boats got In early on Friday
afternoon with their hsh. The catch
was small and soon disposed OF. and
then the attentive trainers. rescuing
their men from admirers, who we're
feeling their arms and putting leading
questions as 10 their wind and state
OF mind, sent them indoors vita con-
else instructions as 10 how they were
to spend the last evening. Larkin5
obviously sent his man OF for a short,
sharp walk after his tea, and later
on, going TO the quay. found that
Bullock had given MS man the same
instructions
Don't you 20 worrying Of 'em,
mind" said Larkins sternly 70 the
group, AN let EN- have Al easy time
OF Il tomorrow IN the boats Both OF
EN-" he added. generously.
Spoke IKE a Briton, Mr.. Larhns,
said an old fisherman
What 1 want is fair play and no
favor" said Mr.. Larkinsi its 10 be
a genuine sporting affair. No bad
blood or anything Of that kind. After
the little affair, al what go TO see 1t
are v-elcoms TO one drink at my ex-
pense"
IT'S time my man was back" said
Bullock looking up the road which led
over the cliffs Il told him 70 90 just
as far as the ground and back"
"Old Peter M0rgan's gone down to
Mn
lad in huge boots Il saw i'm follow
ing of Tarbut.'
The landlord OF the Three Fishes"
started uneasily- It's on my mind.
he said. in a melancholy voice that
that blessed teetotaler'H have the
thing stopped. He'll tell the police or
something"
NO he won't" said the old fisher
man wac had spoken before. Me an
Peter was boys together. an he's
never done anything O. that sort in his
life. Before old Peter got religious
there was nothing he liked better than
to see a fight. or 10 take part in one
either. an it's my opinion he'd like
to see this one, only he don't Ike TO
say so"
Wen. he won't" said Larkins,
grimly; 1T may be as you say, but
we're not going to take any risks "
Conversation became general, and in
view OF the nearness Of the event. ami
mated. but still the two gladlatoTs
failed TO put in an appearance.
He's OVERRIDING IL, that's what he
is" said Mr.. Larkins. referring TO the
ardent Gubbs. You can ave a man
too willing. He'll go and knock his
self Up"
The small boy came up. his big boots
Gathering over the stones, and, snad-
ing his eyes with his hands, gazed
along the road. The other men, fol-
lowing him. saw three men advancing
lovingly arm-in-arm toward them
Tit can't be old Morgan with
en- said Mr.. Larkins
1T Is though" said the old fisher
man, peering through screwed-up
eyes. They've made It up through old
Peter, that's wot they've done. He's
been talking at EN- and getting at en-
and now there won't be no light"
His disappointed auditors groaned in
chorus. Won't there. said Larkins,