The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-05

MSA Qhlfeu.
They are more or less
NM athletic" he declared, was
- II Mr. Speeds idea?"
yes. He wanted training quarters
IT'S joke, isn't it,"
II don't think so. Mr. Fresno, why
do you dislike Mr.. Speed!"
Fresno bent warm glance upon the
questioner. Don't you known"
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
yesterday the young man querSed.
"Of course, and 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. musingIy. II gave
mine away"
-Oh. are you an athlete?"
mo, but | timed foot-rAce once
They gave me a beautiful nearly
bronze emblem SO that could get in
to the inheld"
And did you win?''
mol no. | didn't run! Don't you
understand was an official" Fresno
was veAed at the girls lack OF percep-
ton. I'm not an athlete. Miss Blake.
I'm Just an ordinary sort OF chap" lie
led her TO seat. while Jean enlisted
the aid OF Larry Glass and completed
the finishing touches 60 the decora-
lions. Athletics don't do fellow any
good after he leaves college. I'm 20.
ing into business this fall. Have you
ever been to California;" Miss Blake
admitted that she had never been SO
far. and Fresno launched himself upon
glowing description OF his native
state; but before he could shape the
conversation 20 point where his
nearer might perchance express a de-
sire to see It's wonders. still Bill Sto-
yer thrust his head cautiously through
the door 80 the bunk house. and al
lowed an admlring eye 10 rove over
the transformation.
Looks like bazaarl" he exclaimed.
what the idea?"
"Trainin' quarters" said Glass.
"'Mr Speed goin to live here?' in
quired the foreman. bringing the re
mainder OF his lanky body into view.
NO, indeed" Jean corrected, he
Will merely use this room 10 train In.
How do you train In room7"
Stover asked her
why. you-just train. ! suppose.
Miss Chaplin turned TO Glass. How
does person train In room?"
why, he--Just trains, that's Rll. A
guy can't train without trainin quar-
tiers. can he?"
we thought It would make a nice
gymnasium" offered Miss Blake.
Looks like business" Stover's ad-
miration was keen. II rode over to
Gdlagher's place last night and laid
our bets"
How much have you wageredY"
asked Fresno.
"More'n we can afford 10 lose"
But YOU aren't going to lose" Miss
Blake said. enthusiastically
II got Gallagher TO play some rec
ords for me-
Silas on Fifth Avenue %
Sure And The Holy City. tool
Willie stayed out by the barb-wire
fence: he didn't dast to go in. When
come out found him ready TO cry
That desperate has sure got the heart
OF woman. reckon he'd commit
murder for that phonegraph-he's 80
full OF sentiment"
Fresno spoke alphabetically
ITS a fortunate thing for you fell
lows that Speed came when he did
I'm anxious for him 10 beat this cook.
and hate to see him so careless with
his training"
"Carelessl" cried Helen.
Whats h. done?" inquired Slower
Nothing. &C far. That's the trouble.
He's sure he can win, but"--F'resno
shook HIS head. doubtfully-"th there's
such thing ~ oyerconndence. No
matter how good a man may be-. be
should take care OF himself
What's wrong with his tralnin'f"
aoIpanaed Glass.
=. Ink he e.sht u hays more ~.