The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-10
From the New York Telegraph.

FROM the New YORK Telegraph.
Emma had persuaded Viva to go to
Aqueduct
Il know lot of trainers and owners,
and If We take 80 apiece we're bound to
come home with money! said Emma.
But l thought you couldn't bet any
more? One of the girls at the theatre
told me So said Viva anxiously
Emma smilingly declared that if Viva
would go along she would look after the
business details.
Very likely if We go on the l clock
some of the Turf and Field club will
invite us to lunch, and we needn't spend
our own dough- observed the thrifty
girl.
Both Emma and Viva were show girls
in Broadway piece, and to get up early
enough next day they had to go without
their customary midnight supper, but
then this world Is but one sacrifice after
another, If one would accomplish any
thing.
1T won't do any harm to stand here
on the ferryhouse steps few minutes
said Emma, at the Thirty-fourth street
ferry. Some one may get our tickets.
A gentleman named Markie appeared.
He had not seen Emma for several
months, and he sped happily off to the
ticket window. Then he escorted the la
dies to the boat, entertaining them with
light conversation about his recent turf
speculations and the game in general.
Now that he's paid for the parlor car
seats, we don't have to be so polite,
dearie," whispered Emma when the train
was taking Its eisurely route to the race
track
Marlxie said nothing about lunch. and
by degrees a GOODNESS grew up between
them. A gentlemanly member of the
Hesper club, whom Emma warmly greet
ed as Ike left his seat at the other end
of the car.
"As | live. Where you been since last
fall Emmer?" he asked genially
Set down, Ike, an meet my lady
fren," returned Emma.
Ike wasn't much for looks, but he had
a warm heart and he wasted no words
on the food question.
You gals got to come eat wit me-
he said authoritatively, IF l gotter make
youse!'
Force was unnecessary.
He provided a pleasing meal, wetted
with a brand of notable reputation and
price. He left them to find out some
thing He returned accompanied by
handsome youth, who was introduced as
Mr.. Watts.
College boy, an a nice young Teller.
New on the track this year. an bets
Emma. Mr.. Watts nodded. nothing was
the same to him after that. He did not
explain his feelings, but Emma and Viva,
having viewed others in a like fix, ex-
changed secret signals of satisfaction.
Taking WAS programme he kindly
marked winner in each race by PEN
CLING ring about the horse of his fancy.
She was vastly interested.
"Wil you bet my $40. too? It's all l
can spare she said eagerly.
He laughed softly.
I'll bet 1t for you, and If you lose
but you won't-you can pay me- he an
swered
Something seemed to tell her that he
really collect
"And why should they, after giving n
no-good tip?" asked Emma, when he had
departed in search of tops on Pragmatist.
You're on at 80 to TO-" he reported
when he climbed into the grandstand to
watch the first race. He had also bet $40
for Emma.
There the boy in green, with white
cap and white crossbars on sleeves-see?
It's his first out this year. said he.
Pragmatist beat the gate.
They'll never head him." roared Mr..
Watts.
"Oh, you Prsggy!" screamed Emma.
She had been to the races before and
knew how to help them home.
"Birdcage is ketchin' him." said a blase
gentleman with cigar In one end of his
mouth.
But Birdcake didn't. Pragmastist, eased
IN, loped past the tape and the favorite
players were beaten again.
Are you game to bet $50 apiece on this
one?' inquired Mr.. Watts.
Yes. the blood of his fair friend was up
Four hundred to hundred for yours
IN Lola Lee" he said when he rejoinei
hem.
They trembled with agitation.
Lola Lee was a shifty two-year- old
lily, but there were 1G entries.
Awful bunch to get mixed up in" he
commented. putting his race glasses on
he field. hut unless she's tired out by
| long delay she holds 'em all safe"
There they go'
At this cry Emma stood on her cha IT..
of the patient policeman. who
Down off the seats-don't
stand on the chairs!''
1t would be too narrowing to delay
matters. Lola Lee won in a drive and
,nly by a whisker. And Abdul Hamid |
It s to s, scored over well-played |
second choice. Emma and Viva had |
o retire to the secluded nook and |
ash portions of the winnings in the !