The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1913-05-08
ch-rTER XIV.

CT learner
U and taken refuge in fight
~ while there was yet time
- Everything was too latenow.
Even If he made a clean breast Of the
whole affair to Jean, or TO her brother
when he arrived, what good would that
do7 De doubted Jacks ability to save
him, in the light of what had just
passed; for men like Willie cared
nothing for the orders of the person
whose pay roll they CHANGED to grace.
And Willie was not alone, either; the
rest of the crew were equally des-
perate. What heed would these no
MAIDS pay to Jack Chapin's commands,
once they learned the truth?
There were still, however, two days
of grace, and to youth two days is an
eternity. Therefore, he closed his eyes
and trusted to the unexpected. How
the unexpected could get past that
grim, watchful sentry just outside the
door he could not imagine, but when
the breakfast-bell reminded him of his
hunger, he banished his fears for the
sake of the edibles his custodians had
served.
Don't you want anything to eat?'
he inquired, when Larry made no move
to depart for the cookhouse.
mo"
mot hungry, eh?"
I'm hungry enough to eat a plush
cushion, but"
"What?"
,"Mary!"
"Mariedetta?"
"Sure. She's been chasin' me again
If somebody don't side track that Gu
ban. I'll have to lick Carara." He
sighed. 81 told you we'd ought to tin
can it out of here. Now it's too late"
1t was perhaps half-hour later
that Helen Blake came tripping into
the gymnasium, radiant sparkling, hel
crisp white dress touched here and
there with blue that matched her eyes
in her hands sunshade, novel, ant
a mysterious little bundle
"We were so sorry to lose you al
breakfast" she began.
Wally led her to the cosey-corner
and seated himself beside her.
II suppose it is a part of this hor
rid training. / would never have men
toned that foot race If had dreamed
1t would be like this"
Here at least was a soul that sym
pathized.
"The only hardship is not to see
you," he declared softly.
Miss Blake dropped her eyes.
Il thought you might like to go walk
ing; it's gorgeous morning. You
see, I've brought book to read to you
while you rest-you must be tired aft
er your run"
Il am. and I will. This is awfully
good of you, Miss Blake" Speed rose
overwhelmed with Joy. but the look o.
Glass was not to be passed up. d
I'm afraid it's impossible, however"
The blue eyes few open in aston
ishment. Why" the girl questioned
They won't let me. lin sup
posed to keep to myself"
They? Who?"
; GLASS"
Miss Blake turned Indignantly upor
Larry. do you mean to say Mr.
Speed can't 60 walking with me?"
II never said nothing Of the sort,
declared the trainer. "He can 20 1
he wants to-"
"Just the same, I-oughtn't to do 1t
There i 3 strict Ieutine--!' 900
~ A lift Of the broWs and courteoul
smile proclaimed Miss Blake's pertec
indifference to the subject, Just as viii
lie sauntered past the open window
and spoke to Glass beneath his breath
Cit her out!"
I'm so sorry. May ] show you Z
surprise, ! brought for your" She un
wrapped her parcel, and proudly dis
played a pallid, anaemic cake garland
cd with wild flowers.
Speed was honestly overcome.
For me?"
For you. It isn't even cold yet
see! I made it before breakfast, an,
It looks even better than the one
baked at SCHOOL,"
That's what. call 1ine," declare,
the youth. by Jove! and I'm q
fond OF cake!"
Have q care!" breathed Larry, rii
ing nervously, but Speed paid no al
tention.
Break 1t with your own hands
please. Besides. it's too hot to cut"
Miss Blake broke 1t with her ow,
hands, during which operation tn
brown face of the man outside rear
peared in the window. At sight Of tn
cake he spoke sharply, and Lawrenc
numbered swiftly across the floor an
laid heavy hand upon the cake.
"Mr. Speed" he cried warningly.
Here, take your foot of my ange
food" fiercely ordered the youth. Blu
the other was like adamant.
"Bo. you are about to contest fo