The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-23

III must nave Deen an dCClueut,
judging from his name" At which
Miss Blake Uttered. She was growing
to enjoy these passages at arms; they
thrilled her vaguely.
THE only accident connected with
the affair was that Still Bill and Will
lie didn't have their guns"
Glass started nervously. did these
rummies want to shoot him?" he in
quired
Certainly" said Fresno. "He lost a
foot-race."
In spite of his assurance, J. Walling-
ford Speed felt tremor Of anxiety,
but he laughed it OF, saying:
"One would think foot-race in this
country was a pearl necklace"
These cowboys amt good losers,
eh?" queried Glass.
Its win or die out here"
During the ensuing pause Mrs. Keap
took occasion to call Speed aside.
II have something to contribute to the
training-quarters II you will help me
bring 1t out" said she.
he young HAL poWeu. mosI Sidu-
ly."
We'll be back in little WHILE"
the chaperon announced to the 9th
ers, and a moment later, when she and
Speed had reached the veranda of the
house, she paused.
Il want to speak to you" she
began, hesitatingly. 1T was just an
excuse"
Wally looked at her with concern,
for 1t was plain that she was deeply
troubled.
What is it,"
81 have been trying to get word
alone with you ever since l heard
about this foot-race" The young man
chilled with apprehension as Mrs.
Keap turned her dark eyes upon him
searchingly. "Why do you want to
rum"
ITO win back the cowboys treas
ure. My heart is touched" he de-
clared, boldly. Mrs. Keap smiled.
81 believe the latter, but are you
sure you can VIM"
o-blooming-lutely."
81 didn't know you were a sprin-
ter"
Speed shrugged his shoulders.
"Have you had experienceT
oceans of it,"
Mrs. Keap unused for a moment.
"Tell me-" said she. finally, Eat what
intercollegiate game did you run
last?"
81 didn't run last; ran first" It
was impossible to resent the boys
smile.
Then at what game did you last
run? hope I'm not too curious?"
ooh no. not at ALI" Speed stam-
mered
COR, if it is easier at what college
games did you first rum" Mrs. Keap
was laughing openly now.
"Why the clear, ringing, ripping
laughter" asked the young man, to
cover his confusion.
Because think 1t is very funny"
"Oh, you do" Speed took refuge be-
hind an attitude of unbending dignity,
but the young widow would have none
Of it,
Il know all about you" said she.
you are a very wonderful person, OF
course; you are delightful fellow at
a house-party. and a most suitable in
dividual generally. but you are not an
athlete, In spite of those beautiful
clothes in your trunk"
who told your"
Culver Covington."
81 didn't know you two were ac-
quainted."
Mrs. Keap flushed. "He told me all
about you long ago. You wear all the
athletic clothes. you know all the talk.
you have tried to make the team a
dozen times. but you are not even a
substitute. You are merely the Var
sity cheer-leader. Culver calls you
the head-yeller."
columbus has discovered our con-
tinent!" said Speed. "You are a very
wise chaperon, and you must have a
corking memory for names, but even
a head-yeller is better than glee-club
quarterback" He nodded toward the
clubhouse. whence they had come
you haven't told anybody"
mot yet"
"Yet.'" ne quoted. "The futurity
implied In that word disturbs me
Suppose you and keep II for little
secretf Secrets are very delightful
at house-parties."
Don't you consider your action DO
| ceitful?"
mot at all. My motto IL We strive
| TO please"
Think OF Helen"
That's IL; can't think Of any
thing else! She's mad about athletics
and had 10 do something to stand OF
this weight lifting tenor." s
rs II any wonder woman dfstrusta
every man che meets5" unused tha
chaperon. Helen might forgive you
! couldn't" M
"oh. It's not that bad. i know wha'