The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-04-16

promptly to the rescue. rejoicing in an
opportunity of displaying his oratori-
cal gifts.
"Then I'll make you acquainted
with the best brandin' outfit in these
parts" He waved long. bony arm
at the Mexican, who flashed his white
teeth. This Greaser is Aurelio Maria
Carara. Need I say he's Mex, and a
premier roper?' Carara bowed, and
swept the ground with his high-peaked
head-piece. THE Maduro gent yonder
is Mr. Cloudy. His mother being a
Navajo squaw. named him accordin' to
the rights and customs of her tribe,
selecting the title of Cloudy-but-the-
Sun-Shines, which same has proved a
misnomer, him bein' pessimist for
fair"
Miss Blake and her companion smil-
ed and nodded, at which Slower, en-
couraged beyond measure, elaborated
Hes had hist'ry. too. When he
reaches mans .real-estate the Injun
agent ropes, throws, and hog-ties him,
then sends him east to be cultivated
He spends four years kickin' a foot
ball" Speed interrupted. with an
exclamation of genuine interest
"Oh, it's true as gospel" the fore
man averred. when ne goes lame
in his off leg they ship him back, and
in spite of them handicaps he has be-
come one rustlin' savage at a round
up"
What college did you attend?" in
quired Speed politely. The question
fell upon unresponsive ears. Cloudy
did not stir nor alter the detection of
his sombre glance.
"He. dom talk none," Slower explain
ed. Conversation. which I esteem a.
a gift devine, is a lost art with him.
| reckon he don't average a word
week. What language he did know he
has forgot, and what he amt forgot
he distrusts."
Turning to the near-sighted man
who had been staring at the college
youth meanwhile, the spokesman
took a deep breath and said, simply
yet proudly, as if describing the piece
de resistance of this exhibition:
1.-THE four-eyed gent is Willie. plain
Willie, born range rider and the
best hip shot this side of the Santa Fe
Trail"
Speed beheld an understood man of
indeterminate age, hollow-chested,
thin-faced. gravely benignant 1t was
not alone his glasses that lent him
scholarly appearance; he had the
stopped shoulders. the thoughtful in
tensity of gaze, the gentle, hesitating
bac&wardness of book-raised man.
Speed acknowledged the introduction
pleasantly, while the benevolent little
man blinked back of his lenses.
Slower addressed himself to Miss
Blake.
81 told the boys what you said,
miss, and we four has come as dele
cation to find out if it goes"
"Mr. Speed and l were just talking
about it when you came" said Helen
I'm sure he will consent if you add
your entreaties to mine"
1T would sure be a favor" said the
cow-man, at which the others drew
nearer, as if hanging on Speeds an
swer. Even Cloudy turned his black
eyes upon the young man.
The object of their cooperate gaze
shifted his feet uncomfortably and felt
minded to flee, but the situation would
not permit of it. Besides, the affair
interested him. His mind was work
ing rapidly, albeit his words were
hesitating.
"But I'm not in condition" objected
the youth.
'Mr Glass said you was never bet
ter than you are right now. Anyhow,
you don't have to bust no records to
beat this cook. He amt so fast"
1T would sure be kind-hearted act
if you'd do il for u.s." said the little
man in his high boyish voice. 1t was
a shock to discover that he spoke in