Cheyenne record., 1913-11-06
ure. When he was out of hearing h

IcAdIhcu, dlOuu.
"I'll bet he runs SO slow we'll have
to wind a stop-watch on him. Any.
how. l think I'll find out something
more about this race"
Once in his room. Mr.. ]. Walling-
ford Speed made a search for writing
materials. while Larry Glass over
hauled a trunk filled with athletic
clothing Of various descriptions. There
were running-suits, rowing-suits. base
ball and football suits. sweaters, jer-
seys. and bath robes-all OF which
were new and unstained. At the bot
tom Glass discovered box full of
bronze and near-gold emblems.
Here's your medals" said he.
Good! I'll wear them"
mix! You can't do that. Those
gals will get wise." He selected one.
and read on the reverse side. CLERK
Of the COURSE" another was engraved
Starter" All were official badges OF
some sort or other. You always were
strong on the Reception Committee
stuff. There's six Of them." said he.
Speed pointed to the bureau.
Try nail-file. See II you can't
scratch off the lettering. How's this?"
He read what he had written for the
wire. Culver Covirgton. and SO
forth. Come quick. First train. Ma
tive Son making love to Jean.-Wally.'
Ten words. and 1t tells the whole
story. I can hardly explain why
want him. can I? He expects to stop
off in Omaha for q day or two, but
he'll be under way in an hour after
he gets this. I hate to spoil his little
visit. but he can take that in on his
body. and nave this taken over to the
station by the first wagon"
Say. you better scratch this Fres-
no." said Larry.
"Why?"
Hes hep to you"
"Nonsense!"
Glass looked up at a sound, to dis
cover Mariedetta. the Mexican maid.
who had come in answer to Speeds
call.
"In the doorway" the trainer said.
under his breath. Pipe the Cuban
Queen!"
you call?" inquired Mariedetta of
the younger man.
Yes. I want this telegram to go to
the depot as soon as possible"
Mariedetta took the message and
turned silently, but as she went she
flashed a look at Glass which caused
that short-walsted gentleman to wink
at his companion.
"Some frill! Eth? I'm for her! She's
strong for me, too"
"How do you know?"
I'VE talked it over. gave her a
little kiss to keep for me-"
Careful. Larry! She may have a
cowboy sweetheart"
Glass grunted, disparagingly.
Them ginnys is jokes to me-"
AS Speed talked he clad himself in
his silken uniform. donned his spiked
shoes, and pinned the medals upon his
chest.
How do look7' he queried.
Immense! If she likes athletes, it's
a walk-away for YOU"
Then give me the baby-blue bath
robe with the monogram Well go out
and trot around little"
But his complacency received
shock as he stepped out upon the ve-
randa. Not only Helen Blake awaited
him. but the other girls as we'll. while
out In front were dozen or more COW.
boys whom Fresno had rallied
"Goin' to take a little run. eh?" in
quired Stover. I'VE allowed we'd lay
off few minutes and watch you"
"Thanks!"
"Yes," Fresno spoke up. 81 told
the boys we'd better hold stop-watch
on you and see what shape you're in"
"A stop-watch?" said Glass. sharply.
"Yes. have one."
mot today" said Speeds trainer.
"No!" he admonished. as his protege
turned upon him. Some other time.
mebbe. You're just of long trip,
and I cant risk gettin' you stove up"
Tomorrow. perhaps" urged Fres-
no.
II wouldn't promise.
Then the next day. I've timed lots
Of men. The watch Is correct"
Lets see it." Glass held out his
hand
"Oh, it's good watch. It cost me
one hundred and twenty-five dollars"
AS Glass reached for the timepiece
an unfortunate accident occurred.
- q 49,