Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-07-04
Here's your medals" said he.

strong on the Reception Committee
stuff. There's six of them" said he.
Speed pointed to the bureau.
"Try nail-fle. See if 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 it tells the whole
story. l can hardly explain why
want him, can 1? He expects to stop
off in Omaha for a day or two, but
he'll be under way in an hour after
he gets this. l hate to spoil his little
visit, but he can take that in on his
way home. Now I'll ring for some
body. and have 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 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 CALI" inquired Mariedetta of
the younger man.
Eyes, 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 look at Glass which caused
that short-waisted gentleman to wink
at his companion.
Some frill! Eth? I'm for her! She's
strong for me, too"
"How do you know"
eve talked it over I 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 look?' he queried.
Immense! If she likes athletes, it's
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 a
shock as he stepped out upon the We
randa. Not only Helen Blake awaited
him, but the other girls as well, while
out in front were dozen or more cow
boys whom Fresno had rallied
"Goin' to take little run, eh?" in
quired Slower. 1--WE 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. I have one"
mot today" said Speeds trainer
"No!" he admonished, as his protege
turned upon him. Some other time,
mebbe. You're just off. long trip,
and I can't risk gettin' you stove up.
Tomorrow, perhaps" urged Fres-
no.
81 wouldn't promise.
Then the next day. I've timed lots
of men The watch is correct"
Let's see It," Glass held out his
hand
ooh, it's good watch. 1t cost me
one hundred and twenty-five dollars"
AS Glass reached for the timepiece
an unfortunate accident occurred
Speed struck his elbow, and the watch
fell Fresno dove for it, then held it
to his ear and shook it.
you've broken it," he cried, accus.
ingly.
ooh, I'm sorry! My fault" Speed
apologized.
"If it was your fault, maybe you'll
fix it," suggested the tenor.
Gladly" Speed turned to his train
err Buy new alarm-clock for ouI
little friend" He stripped off his bath
robe, and handed it to his trainer SIS
she looking at me?" he whispered.
Both eyes, big as saucers."
Speed settled his spikes into the
dirt as he had seen other sprinters do
set himself for an instant then lopeC
easily around the house and out O
sight.
To the cowboys this athletic pan
A oply was vastly impressive. Will
4 huge satisfaction they noticed thu
sleeveless shirt, the loose running
trunks. and, above all, the generou,
display of medals. With wild yell o
delight they broke out upon the trai
of their champion, only to have Glass
thrust his corpulent body in thei
path. With an upfung arm he stem
med the tide
4 ITS no use, boys" he cried. he's
mile away!" .nccr