New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1913-04-30
CHAPTER VII.

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CHAPTER VII.
IN ERKBLEY FRESNO was de-
g voting himself to Miss
" What do you think Of
our decorations? ?" she in
MA quired.
E3 They are more or less
NV athletic" he declared. WAS
it Mr.. Speeds idea?"
yes. He wanted training quarters"
TITS Joke, isn't it
Il don't think so. Mr.. Fresno, why
do you dislike Mr.. Speed?"
Fresno bent a warm glance upon the
luestioner. Don't you know"
Helen shook her head with bland
innocence. Then you do dislike
him."
No. indeed! !. like him-he makes
me laugh Helen bridled Loyalty.
did you see those medals he wore
yesterdays" the young man queried.
"Of course, and I thought them
beautiful"
"How were they inscribed? He
wouldn't let me examine them"
Naturally. II had trophies like
that would guard them too"
Fresno nodded, musingly. Il gave
On, are you an arnlete-
mo, but l timed foot-race once.
They gave me a beautiful nearly.
bronze emblem 80 that could get in.
b the infield."
And did you win3'
mo! no! didn't run! Don't you
understand? was an OFFICIAL" Fresno
was vexed at the girls lack Of percep-
ton. I'm not an athlete, Miss Blake.
I'm just an ordinary sort Of chap" He
led her to seat, while Jean enlisted
the aid Of Larry Glass and completed
the finishing touches to the decora-
lions. Athletics don't do fellow any
good after he leaves college. I'm CO.
Ing into business this fall. Have you
ever been to California;" Miss Blake
admitted that she had never been 50
far, and Fresno launched himself upon
. glowing description of his native
state: but before he could shape the
conversation to . point where his
hearer might perchance express a de-
sire to see it's wonders, Still Bill Sto-
yer thrust his head cautiously through
the door to the bunk-house, and al
lowed an admiring eye to rove over
the transformation.
Looks like bazaar!" he exclaimed.
What the idea?"
"Trainin' quarters" said Glass.
'.Mr. Speed goin' to live here?" In.
Quired the foreman, bringing the re-
nainder of his lanky body into view.
mo, indeed" Jean corrected, "he
will merely use this room to train in"
How do you train in . room?"
Slower asked her.
why, you-.tust train. I suppose"
Miss Chaplin turned to Glass. How |
DOES . person train In q room?"
'Why. he-just trains, that's all: A
guy can't train without trainin' quar-
ters, can he"
I'VE thought It would make . nice
gymnasium" offered Miss Blake.
Looks like business" Stover's Ad-
miration was keen. y rode over to
Gallagher's place last night and laid
our BETS"
How much have you wagered!"
asked Fresno.
"More'n we can afford to lose"
"But you aren't going to lose," Miss
Blake said, enthusiastically
II got Gallagher to play some REQ
ords for me-
"'Silas on Fifth Avenue"
Sure! And The Holy City, too!
Willie stayed out by the barb-wire
fence; he didn't dast to 90 in. When
come out l found him ready to cry.
That desperate has sure got the heart
Of . woman. reckon he'd commit
murder for that phonograph-he's 20
full of sentiment"
Fresno spoke alphabetically.
IT'S q fortunate thing for you fel-
lows that Speed came when he did.
I'm anxious for him to beat this cook.
and I hate to soc him 20 careless with
Ais training"
"Careless!" cried Helen. ...a
whats he done?" inquired Slower.
Nothing. 20 far. That's the trouble.
He's sure he can win, but"-Fresno
'hook his head. doubtfully-"there's
such thing ~ overconhdence. No
matter how good . man may be, he ,,
mould take care Of himself"
WHAT'S wrong with his trainin'?"
lepanded Glass.
think he ought to have more rest.
is too noisy around the house; hs
ant get enough Sleep"
Nor anybody else" agreed Glass, T
neaningly; there's too much sinsin'." \
That's FUNNY" said Slower. Music c