The Lamar register., 1913-07-16
athletic" he declared. "was


Fresno bent warm glance upon the
Questioner. Don't you know"
Helen shook her head with bland
innocence. Then you do dislike
him?"
mo, indeed! I like him-he makes
me laugh" Helen bridled Loyalty.
did you see those medals he wore
yesterday" the young man queried.
"Of course, and l thought them
beautiful"
How were they inscribed? He
wouldn't let me examine them"
Naturally. II l had trophies like
that would guard them too"
Fresno nodded, musingly. Il gave
mine away"
"Oh, are you an athlete?"
mo, but | timed a foot-race once.
They gave me a beautiful nearly
bronze emblem so that could get in
to the infield."
And did you VIM"
NO! no! | didn't run! Don't you
understand? l 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 a seat while Jean enlisted
the aid of Larry Glass and completed
the finishing touches to the decora-
tons. Athletics don't do a fellow any
good after he leaves college. I'm 60
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
a 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 herer" In
quired the foreman. bringing the re-
mainder of his lanky body into view.
No. indeed" Jean corrected. he
will merely use this room to train In"
How do you train In q room?"
Slower asked her.
why. you-just train. suppose"
Miss CHI; pin turned to Glass. How
does a person train in a roomf"
"Why, he-Just trains. that's all. A
guy can't train without trainin' quar-
tiers. can he?"
I'VE thought It would make . nice
gymnasium" offered Miss Blake.
Looks like business" Stovers ad-
t<x
Gallagher's place last night and laid
our bets"
How much have you wageredf"
asked Fresno.
"More'n we can AFFORD to lose"
But you aren't going to lose" Miss
Blake said enthusiastically.
81 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 go In. When I
come out | 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.
Its fortunate thing for you fell
lows that Speed came when he did.
I'm anxious for him to beat this cook.
and hate to see him so careless with
his training"
"Careless!" cried Helen.
whats ne done?" inquired Slower.
Nothing, SO far. That's the trouble.
He's sure he can win. but"-Fresno
shook his head. doubtfully-"there'
such a thing as overconfidence. No
matter how good a man may be. he
should take care of himself"
What's wrong with his trainin'f"
depanded Glass.
II think he ought to have more rest
It's too noisy around the house; he
can't get enough Sleep"
Nor anybody else," agreed Glass,
meaningly; there's too much singin'."
That's funny" said Slower Music
soothes me, no matter how bad It Ia.
Last night when we come back from
the Centipede Mr.. Fresno was singin'
'Dearie,' but dozed right of in the
middle of 1t. An it's the same way
with cattle. They like 1t. It's part
of a mans duty when he's night-ridin'
a herd to pizen the atmosphere with
melody"
I'VE can't afford to spoil Speeds
chances" argued the voupO psu