Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-01

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- it Mr.. Speeds idea?"
Eyes. He wanted training quarters
IT'S Joke, isn't it?'
Il don't think 80. Mr.. Fresno. why
do you dislike Mr.. Speed?"
Fresno bent warm glance upon the
questioner. Don't you know"
Helen shook her head with bland
Innocence. Then you do dislike
him?"
No, indeed l like him-he makes
me laugh" Helen bridled Loyalty.
Ibid you see those medals he wore
yesterday" the young man queried.
"Of course, and l thought them
beautiful"
How were they inscribed He
wouldn't let me examine them"
Naturally. If had trophies like
that would guard them too"
Fresno nodded, musingly. ri gave
mine away"
ION, are you an athlete?"
No, but timed a foot-race once.
They gave me beautiful nearly.
bronze emblem so that could get In.
TO the infeld"
ana 0lo you VIII
mol no! l didn't run! Don't you
understand? was an official" Fresno
was veaed at the girls lack Of percep-
ton. I'm not an athlete, Miss Blake,
I'm just an ordinary sort Of chap" He
led her to a seat, while Jean enlisted
the aid Of Larry Glass and completed
the finishing touches to the decora.
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good after he leaves college. I'm 60.
ing into business this fall. Have you
ever been to California;" Miss Blake
admitted that she had never been SO
far, and Fresno launched himself upon
a glowing description OF his native
etate; but before he could shape the
conversation to a point where his
hearer might perchance express de-
sire to see it's wonders, Still Bill Sto-
YER thrust his head cautiously through
the door to the bunk-house, and al
lowed an admiring eye to rove over
the transformation.
Looks like bazaarl" he exclaimed
What the idea?"
'Trainin quarters" said Glass.
Mr. Speed goin' to live here?" in.
quired the foreman, bringing the re-
mainder of his lanky body into view.
mo, indeed" Jean corrected, "he
will merely use this room to train in"
How do you train in room?"
Slower asked her.
why. you-just train. suppose"
Miss Chaplin turned to Glass. How
does a person train in a room?"
why. he-just trains, that's all. A
guy can't train without trainin' quar-
tiers. can he?"
I'VE thought 1t would make nice
gymnasium" offered Miss Blake.
Looks like business" Stover's ad-
miration was keen. 81 rode over to
GAlagher's place last night and laid
our bets"
How much have you wagered?"
asked Fresno.
"More'n we can afford to lose"
But you aren't going to lose" Miss
Blake said, enthusiastically.
81 got Gallagher to play some REQ
ords for me-"
"'Silas on Fifth Avenue"
Sure! And The Holy City too!
Willie stayed out by the barb-wire
fence; he didn't dast to go In. When /
come out found him ready to cry
That desperate has sure got the heart
OF woman. l reckon he'd commit
murder for that phonograph-he's SO
full Of sentiment"
Fresno spoke sympathetically.
IT'S fortunate thing for you fell
lows that Speed came when he did.
I'm anxious for him 10 beat this cook,
and hate to see him SO careless with
his training"
"Careless!" cried Helen.
What's he done?" inquired Slower
Nothing, 30 far. That's the trouble
He's sure he can win, but"-Fresno
shook his head. doubtfully-"there's
such thing as overconfldence. No
matter how good a man may be, he
should take care of himself"
What's wrong with his trainin'?"
depanded Glass.
Il think he ought to have more rest.
It's too noisy around the house; he
can't get enough sleep"
Nor anybody else" agreed Glass.
meaningly; there's too much singin'."
That's funny" said Slower. Music
soothes me, no matter how bad 1t Is.
Last night when we come back from
the Centipede Mr.. Fresno was singin'
'Dearie.' but l dozed right of In the
middle of It, An It's the same way
with cattle. They like 1t. It's part
Of a mans duty when he's night.ridin'
herd to pizen the atmosphere with
melody"
I'VE can't afford to spoil Speeds
chances" argued the young man
There 10 too much at stake. Am
right, Mr.. Glass?"
Now. like most fat men, Lawrence
Glass was fond Of his rest, aad since
his arrival ct the Flying Heart his
sleeping.hours had been shortened con
sidsrably, 80 for once he agreed with
the Californian.
mo question about It," said he
And I'll sleep here with him II you'll
put couple Of cots in the place"
But suppose Mr. Speed won't dc
, 1T" questioned Miss Blake.
! You ask him. and he won't refvse. =
said Jean. = =