The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-05

joined In.
"All the same he is guest, and no
rough work goes. I'm in charge while
Mr.. Chaplin is away. and I'm RESPONSE
ble.'
~senor BILL Carara ventured. "tho
fat vaquero. he is no guest He is one
Of us"
That's right" seconded Willie.
Hes told us all along that MIR. Speed
was Merc.ry-footed wonder. and "
the young Teller cant run he had
ought TO have told us"
Mr.. Cloudy showed his understand
ing of the discussion by noddIng s.
lently.
''We1l put IL up to him In the morn
ing" said Slower
III Mr. Speed cannot r-r.run. wat
( you do. ehg" questioned the Mexican.
Nobody answered Stlll Bill seemed
Z at loss for words. Mr.. Cloudy stared
/ gloomily into space. and Willie ground
/ his teeth
On the following morning Speed
sought "A secluded nook with Helen.
but no sooner had he launched himself
fairly upon the subject uppermost IN
his mind than he was disturbed by a
delegation OF cowboys. consisting OF
the original four WHO had waited upon
him that first morning after his ar
rival They came forward with grave
and serious mien. requesting mo-
ments interview II Was plain there
was something OF more than ordinary,
Importance upon their minds from the
manner In which Slower spoke, but
when Helen quickly volunteered 10
withdraw, Speed checked her.
Stay where you are; have no Sc,
crets from YOU" said he, Then noting
the troubled face OF the foreman,
quoted impatiently; .
You may fire when ready. Grid
ley"
still Bill shifted the lump In his
cheek. and cleared his throat before
beginning formally.
Mr. Speed, while we honor you a
heap for your accomplishments. and
while we believe ia you as a man and
champeen, We kind OF feel that A.
might make ycu stretch your legs
| some II you knew Just exactly what
this foot.race means TO the Flying
Heart OUTFIT"
II assured you that the Centipedo
cook would be beaten" said the col
lege man sufiy.
Isn't Mr.. Speeds word sufficient: :"
inquired the girl.
Slower bowed 1T had sure ought to-
4 ka av.A
assurances. You see. our spiritual on.
rest is due to the fact that Humpy
Ioe's getaway left us broke, and We
banked OH you TO pull as even. That
FIRST experience strained our crednlIty
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 tho
day OF the race. However II you are
broke 20 start with, | don't see how
you can expect to lose great deal"
You ain't got the right angle on the
AFFAIR" Slower explained. Outside or
the onbearable contumely OF losin
twice 10 this Centipede outfit. which
would be bad enough, We have drawn
a months wages In advance, and WE
have put It up. Moreover | have bet
/ my watch. which was presented TO mo
! by toe officials OF the Santa Fe for
KILN pair OF road-agonts when !.
was deputy sheriff"
Miss Blake uttered little scream.
and Speed regarded the lanky speaker
with new interest
Its Waltham movement. solo
gold case. eighteen jewels. and en-,
graved with my name'
No wonder you prize IT," SAID
Wally.
Il bet my saddle" Informed Carara.
! In his SLOW. soft dialect. Stamp
leather wit silver ilagree. u is more
dear to me Il an--weIl---l love Il YER
much. senor!"
Seems like Willie has made the
extreme sacrifice" Slower followed up.
while all our boys has gon, the
limit, Willie has topped 'em all: he's
bet his gun"
indeed IN II a good weapon"
Us peen koou 10 me, salu the uf-
tie man, dryly. Il took II on the quiz
ering remains OF sheriff in Dodge
City. up TO that time the best hip shot
I'm Kansas"
Speed felt cold chill steal up his
spine. while Miss Blake went pale anc
laid a trembling hand upon his arm.
You sce II Amt intrinsic value 60
much as association and sentiment
that leads TO this interview" Stoycr
continued. ut ain't no Jokewe don't
joke with the centIpede--and we've
relied on you. Tho 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 gambiin' just a.
high"