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

u don't want no training" said Tar
but. surlily. I've beat 'em. heat i'm
easy"
''Wen. beat i'm again. Tarbut." said
one OF his friends. IN put up Ave
bob on yOa. Who'll take me-"
For the next I'VE minutes, needless
OF the assertions OF both men that
they wouldn't fight any more. bets
were freely taken. Tarbut. in view OF
his recent success. beirg a hot IA
vorite.
A Earring element was introduced
into the proceedings BIZ a small, elder
ly man wearing a piece of blue rib
bon, who, pushing his way In eagerly,
inquired what it was all about. No
body troubling to give him a correct
answer, he tried 70 solve It for him
self, and was then caught, just in the
nick of time, trying TO make the enc
mics shake hands.
You go OF to your Mothers Meet
Ing, peter Morgan said an incensed
voice.
It's s. fight" said the little man.
raising his voice. "Oh. my friends
It's nothing o. the kind" said Lar
ldns, holly. I'm training 'eni for a
race, that's all They're just going to
see who's the best runner
Morgan, disregarding the publican,
looked 70 others for information.
ITS quite right" said a bystander.
You can believe me. can't your"
''Whsn's it'going to be2' asked Nor
gan.
7 don't know" said the other. turn
ing away.
You ought 10 be ashamed OF your
selves. said Morgan, warmly. Its
bad enough to make a couple Of men
fight what don't want TO without tell
ing a lot OF lies about IT,"
It's none o. your business" said
Larkins. surlily. Ask no questions
ard youn have no lies You'll get
some idea into that cad OF yours and
then 90 and split. and have 1t
stopped"
Hfe." said Morgan. sharply, My
mates here know that That amt me-
way My ways persuasion and ex-
ample. act forcing people 10 DO What
/ want
There's a purse O. fifteen and six
made up for the winner said Lar
ktns. turning away and whispering the
news to 0ubbs. THE SPOT for the
picnic'n be made known later on.
Them what's In the know Is respect
fully asked to keep their mouths shut
In save trouble all round"
He went back Ia his bar, and the
Other men. after standing about a DIT,
strolled of one by one 20 their teas.
Mr.. Morgan was one OF the last 10
leave, and went as far as Tarbut's
door with him 10 tell him an ansCdOte
OF man who was struck behind the
ear IN a fight and killed on the spot
A comfortable meal and a good
nights rest restored Mr.. Gubbs to ME
Wonted serenity Of mind, and he awOke
at six clock feeling determined L0
shake hands with Tsrbut and let the
matter drop. A persistent hammer
ing at the door. which gradually grew
louder and louder, interfering with his
meditztions, he reused Mrs. Gubbs,
who was sleeping peacefully. and with
some asperity babe her get mp and
stop It.
It's Mr. Larkins, Joe, said the
lady. hastily Withdrawing her head
from the window.
NJ IEbnE set ~ IA bINlH an -4tNAA
with a mighty yawn rose, end, push
ing open the easement again, gazed
Indignantly at the small publican. who
was standing below keeping W an in
ccssant rappirg on the door with
smaII caae.
Morning, Mr. LsTkirs. sir" said
Gubbs, shifting at the cool morning
air
"Halloar' said Larkins. looking up.
This won't do. you know. You're
wasting time. You ought to be up and
out b. now"
I've changed my mind" said Gubbs,
leaning out and speaking in a low
voice TO defeat the intentions of Mrs.
Gubbs. who WIS looking. II dreamt
I killed Tarbut. an it's give me such
4 fright that I've resolved not to
fight"
That's all right" said Larkins.
briskly; dreams always 90 by con-
traries.
Well, there amt much comfort in
that" said Gubbs. VINO was anxious
to get hack to his warm bed, sharply.
You dress and come down." said
the imperious LarNins. You ought 10
be ashamed OF yourself after all the
trouble I'm taking on your behalf"
IIr. Gubbs rubbed his eyes ara pom
dered.
What's the towel for?" he demand
ed, suspiciously.
Rub you down with after you've
bathed, said the other
''Bathed?" said Mr. Gubbs, with
emphasis "Bathed? What forg"
Training" replied Mr.. Larkins.
Hurry up
I don't believe old BUllock's going
to make Tarbgt bathe,' said GubOs,
shiverIng; its weakening"
You do as you're told" said the
autocratic Larkins. Bullock don't
know nothing about Vt"
Mr.. Gubbs sighed and withdrew his
head, and explaining to his astOnished
wife that he was going for a little
stroll. gloomily dressed himself and
Joined his trainer below.
Shoulders back" said the small
publican Head up"
He led the way down to the beach,
and, ignoring the looks OF aversion