Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-11-27
c0PsrisAt. 1914 by Harry Irving ereens

| ingly tough wings compressible within
! small compass and operated By
tremendous muscles as strong as those
of the legs of a horse. Scanty but
exceedingly firm flesh. Legs similar
to those Of a wading bird. all bone and
sinew, the bones strong, light and
hollow. And while he appears to be
fully seven feet tall l should not ex
pect him to weigh as much as an or
binary man" March grinned remi
niscently.
Although fos certainly possesses
the strength of two, exclusive of his
wings, which certainly have at least
one-mule power kick in forward
direction. His blood being partially
cold might signify what?"
THAT he possesses some of the
characteristics Of The reptiles, is of
a rather low order of intelligence and
more or less of yeptilian nature.
For instance, there are few reptiles
that possess a natural antipathy for
man, and on the other hand neither do
they fear him particularly, Unless he
approaches them too closely they ig-
more him, II he does thraaten them
they either move slowly ont of the
way or prepare to combat Elm. I'm
less aroused. they are content to let
him pass If injured they often become
exceedingly vindictive and greatly to
| be feared"
Therefore, If Clay had not at
tackled him it is quite probable that he
| would not have attacked u.s."
Il SO Judge from what l saw of him
that evening and from my later specu-
I lations. However, we must not be too
severe on Clay, for his intentions were
Of the best" The Professor raised
his glasses. "Is this not Miss Fulton
and Mr.. Tolliver approaching?"
Alan glanced in the direction ifl1i-
Gated and saw the pair hurrying
towards them. Almost upon run
the girl came, and taking the astrono-
mer's hand clasped 1t warmly. Her
cheeks were aglow, her eyes aligf1t.
her whole being radiating excitement
and enthusiasm. She gave them no
time to speak.
Wasn't it glorious-the way they
arose and swept after him! Oh, how
admired them! And most of all Mr.
North-his dash and skill completely
won me. / hope he wins the prize,
for l know he is generous enough to
divide part of it with the others If
were a man l should certainly be an
aviator-although of course | would
not permit any man whom | was inter
ested in to be one for moment, |
prefer my friends should live in peace
rather than die in pieces. And while
you folks were simply staring stupidity
by their side with the wind in my ears
and my whole body thrilling / wish
| could make you understand how ex
citing 1t was as we leaped and bound |
ed through the air But of course
men cannot understand such sensa.
tons. they are too animalistic. Ard |
how is your forehead, Professor" Size
stopped for lack of breath.
2 Desmond smiled down into her
glowing face. at is painless. You
remember you helped cleanse it that
night! Well, all the pain and sore
ness were banished by the magic of !
your touch and it was practically
healed before 1t was bandaged" She
sunk low with skirt spread, curtseying
quantity, old fashionedly
IF the younger men were only half
as gallant as the gentlemen of the
generation that preceded them hcw
happy we girls would be. You shsll
dine with us for that" She turned
upon March. "And now your account
of yourself, sir-your explanation for
not searching me out"
March looked quickly from one 20
the other of the returned pair. As
Doris appeared to be in the highest of
spirits, so also did Tolliver, and jeal-
ousy stung him to the quick. WHY
this exuberance? Why Tolliver's Un-
usually light manner and. as the
searcher thought triumphant smile?
What had happened in his absence
what had passed between them? Tle
answered her lamely enough.
North and l had just returned
tAOlb uio iuHShCOh WHEEL ne 6Spl6Q Tie |
enemy. The rest had not seen him
and we concealed our emotions until
lie had made his start. For few mo-
nents following l, also. was absorbed
n their fight and am afraid thought
If little else, despite my lack of imsg-
nation. Anyway did not know where
o look for. you and thought | would
ind you quickest by remaining here
Hope | was not particularly missed" I
rhe eyes of the girl danced II
did We miss him, Mr. Tolliver?" I
he challenged. laughing outright at {
he sight of Alan's face. :
"Ahem," returned Clay affectedly.
The Professor broke in. &
Il am afraid | am to blame for
eeping him from you. He had al q
eady started away when seizad t
i'm and like. the Ancient Mariner de- Is
aimed him while ! spun my tediols {
arm. But / must be returning home s
shall not let you forget the dinner, h
liss Fulton" He lifted his hat Il
owed and went his way. h
I'VE had better be going also" sug. d
ested the girl. Q