Cheyenne record., 1913-11-27

might make you stretch your legs
some II you knew Just exactly what
this foot-race means to the Flying
Heart outfit"
II assured you that the Centipede
cook would be beaten" said the col
lege man, stifly. =.
isn't Mr.. Speeds word suff1cient?"
inquired the girl.
Slower bowed. 1T had sure ought to
be, and we thank you for them new
assurances. You see, our spiritual on
rest is due to the fact that Humpy
Joe's getaway left US broke, and we
banked on you to pull us even. That
first experience strained our credulity
to the Dustin point, and-well, in
words Of one syllable, we come from
Joplin"
Missouri" said Willie.
my dear sirs, can't prove that you
are going to win your wagers until the
day Of the race. However, If you are
broke to start with, don't see how
you can expect to lose a great deal"
you amt got the right angle on the
affair."" Slower explained. Outside of
the onbearable contumely of losin'
twice to this Centipede outfit, which
| would be bad enough, we have drawn
a months wages in advance, and we
have put it up. Moreover, l have bet
my watch, which was presented to me
by the officials of the Santa Fe for
KILN a pair of road-agents when
was depity sheriff"
Miss Blake uttered little scream.
with new interest.
"It's a Waltham movement. solid
gold case, eighteen jewels, and en-
graved with my name"
mo wonder you prize It," said
Wally.
I bet my saddle" informed Carara,
in his slow, soft dialect. Stamp
leather wit silver filagree. 1t Is more
dear to me than-well-I love 1t YER
much, senor!"
Seems like Willie has made the
extreme sacrifice" stover followed up
while all our boys has gone the
limit. Willie has topped 'em all; he's
bet his gum"
Indeed! Is it good weapon"
IT'S been good to me-" said the lit
tie man, dryly. u took it off the quiv-
ering remains of sheriff in Dodge
City, up to that time the best hip shot
in Kansas"
Speed felt a cold chill steal up his
spine. while Miss Blake went pale and
laid trembling hand upon his arm
"Vnn II ain'f intrinsic va1ra
much as association and sentiment
that leads to this interview" Slower
continued. 1T amt no joke-we don't
joke with the Centipede-and we've
relied on you. The Mex here would
do murder for that saddle" Carara
nodded, and breathed something in his
own tongue. II have parted with my
honor, and Willie is gambln' Just as
high"
But notice Mr-Willie still has
his revolver"
Sure I got it," Willie laughed. alb
ruptly. And l don't give it up till we
lose, neither. That's the under
standin'." His voice was surprisingly
harsh for one SO high-pitched. He
looked more like a professor than
ever
willie has reasons for his caution
| which we respect" explained the
spokesman.
]. Wallingford Speed, face to face
| with these serious-minded gentlemen.
began to reflect that this foot-race
was not a thing to be taken too
lightly.
Il can't understand" he declared,
with touch OF irritation, "why you
should risk such priceless things up.
on a friendly encounter"
'Friendly!" cried Willie and Stover
in tone that made their listeners
gasp. The Centipede and the Flying
Heart is just as friendly as a pair OF
wild boars."
You set, it's good thing we wised
you up" added the latter.
Carara muttered fiercely: "Senor
I worka five year for that saddle.
am good gambler, 81, ST.! but keel
somebody biffore l lose it to the
Centipede."
And is that Echo phorograph worth
all this?" inquired Helen.
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