New Ulm review., 1913-04-09

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"Ths Four-Eysd Gent 10 WiIIis.s
took out her purse. closed her valise
opened her purse. took out q dime
closed her purse, opened her vaIise
put In her purse, closed her valfse
handed the dime to the conductor, got
: nickle in change, opened her vaiiRe
took out her purse. closed her vaiise
opened her purse" 3l
At this point the speaker fell lnts
unsovernable hysteria and exploded,
rocking back and forth, slapping hia
thighs and hiccoughing with enjoy
ment. Willie followed him, 10 did
Carara. Even Cloudy showed his teeth,
and the two young people on the porch
found themselves Joining in from in.
lection It was patent that here lay
some subtle humor sumeient to con.
vulse the Far Western nature beyond
all reason; for Stover essayed repeat.
edly to check his laughter before gasp.
ing, finally:
'tGosh 'lmighty, I never can get
past that place. He! He! He! Whoo.
hoo! That's sure ridiculous, for fair"
He wiped his eyes with the back of a
sun.browned hand, and his frame was
racked with barking coughs. Il know
the whole blame thing by heart. but
can't Iecite it to you. bog down
right there. Seems like some folks 10
the darndest fools!"
"You see what the photograph
means to these gentlemen" said Miss
Blake. 81 think it's a crying shame
that they were cheated out of 1t, don't
you?"
Speed began to outline 4 plan hast
lily in his mind.
Il assured them that you would win
it back for them, and"
I'VE sure hope you will.'' said VII.
lie, earnestly.
"Amen!" breathed the lanky fore
man, his checks still wet from his
tears of laughter, but his face drawn
into lines Of eagerness-
Please: For my sake!" urged
Helen, placing gentle little hand up.
Oh her companions arm.
Speed closed his eyes, so to speak.
and leaped in the dark.
"All right, I'll do it!'' ....
sYow.ee!" yelled Stover. I'VE knew
you would" Willie was beaming be-
nignantly through his glasses, while
both Carara and Cloudy showed their
heartfelt gratitude. Thank you, Miss
Blake. Now We'll show up that shave.
tail Centipede crowd for what it is."
Watt" Speed checked the out.
burst. "1ll consent upon conditions
III fnn provided you can arrange the
race for an unknown
What does that mean?" Helen
asked ....-.. ,.a..."
1T means that don't want my
name known in the matter Instead OF
arranging for Mr.. Whatever.the
Cook's.Name.Ts to run 4 race with J.
". Speed. he must agree to compete
against representative of the Flying
Heart ranch. name unknown"
II don't think that is fart" cried
he girl Think of the honor"
"Yes, but I'm an amateur. I'd lose
ny standing
THAT goes for u.s." said Stover. eve
on't care what name you run under.
Veil frame the race. Lordy! but :
his is glorious event.
We can't thank you enough" vii.
10 piped. You're a true sport, Mr.. .,
peed. and we aim to see that you
ont get the worst of it in no way.
his here race Is goin' to be on the 8
qua are---you hear me talkin'. No dou.
le-cross this time" Unconsciously / :
lie speakers hand strayed to the gun b
his belt. while his smile was grim !,
peed started. e
What day shall we set?" INQUIRED
tover d., d
Wally rapidly calculated the date OF c
llver's arrival. and said: q
"A week from Saturday." Coviny. a
n would soon be en- route. and was y
lie to arrive few days thereafter.
"One week from Saturday goes" an. 9,
'unced Slower. "and we thank you y
ain Turning to Carara. he direct. y
|: Rope your buckskin, and hike D,
r the Centipede. Tell 'em to un- G.
nber their coin. III draw months OF
ages in advance for every son.of.a.
N ON the Flying Heart, and we'll ar. ,