The Lamar register., 1913-07-23

You atn't got the right angie on tue
affair."" Slower explained. Outside OF
the onbearable contumely OF iosin
twice to this Centipede outfit, whicn
would be bad enough, we have drawn
months wages in advance, and we
have put 1t up. Moreover, | have pct
my watch. which was presented to me
by the officials of the Santa Fe for
KILN pair of road-agents when
was deputy sheriff"
Miss Blake uttered little scream.
and Speed regarded the lanky speaker
with new interest.
TITS a Waltham movement, solid
gold case. eighteen jewels. and en-
graved with my name"
mo wonder you prize It," said
wally. ....
II 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" Slower followed up.
While all our boys has gone the
limit. Willie has topped 'em all; he's
bet MS gun.
Indeed! Is it good weapon?"
Its been good to me-" said the lit
tie man. dryly. II took 1t 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 a trembling hand upon his arm.
You see 1t amt intrinsic value SO
much as association and sentiment
that leads to this interview" Slower
continued. ut 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 gamblin. just as
high"
But notice Mr.-Willie still has
his revolver"
Sure I got it," Willie laughed. abb
ruptly. "And don't give 1t up till we
lose, neither. That's the under
standin'." His voice was surprisingly
harsh for one SO high-pitched. He
looked more like q professor than
ever.
willie has reasons for his caution
which we respect" explained the
spokesman.
J. Wallingford Speed, face to face
with these serious-minded gentlemen.
began to reflect that this foot-race
was not thing to be taken too
lightly.
II can't understand" he declared.
with q touch of irritation. why you
should risk such priceless things up
on q friendly encounter"
'Friendlyl" cried Willie and Slower
In q tone that made their listeners
gasp. THE Centipede and the Flying
Heart IL Just as friendly as pair of
Wild boars." 4..lr4l
you set. It's a good thing we wised
you up" added the latter.
Carara muttered fiercely: "Senor.
worka FIVE year. for that saddle.
am a good gambler. 81. 81! but keel
somebody biffore lose 1t to the
Centipede."
"And is that Echo photograph worth
all this" inquired Helen.
I'VE won that photograph at risk of
life and limb" said Willie. doggedly.
from the Centipede-" .... chs
and twenty other outfits. SENIOR"
TITS a trophy" declared the fore
man. land 80 long as 1t amt where II
belongs. the Flying Heart is In dis
grace" -.... ISL s--...9 -t
Even the Leven x treats US scorn.
full" cried the smallest Of the trio an
grily. Were q joke to the whole
state"
II know Just how these gentlemen
must feel" declared Miss Blake. tact
fully. at which Slower bowed with
grateful awkwardness.
And it's really a wonderful In.
strument." said he. IT don't reckon
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