The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-11-15
ure. When he was out of hearing h

| 10 WHO StOp-WatCh on him. Any
how, l think III find out something
more about this race"
Once in his room. Mr. ]. Walling-
ford Speed made a search for writing
materials, while Larry Glass over
hauled a trunk filled with athletic
clothing Of various descriptions. There
were running-suits, rowing suits, base
ball and football suits. sweaters, jer-
seys, and bath robes-all of which
were new and unstained At the bot
tom Glass discovered a box full Of
bronze and near-gold emblems.
Here's your medals" said he.
Good! I'll wear them" .
| mix! You can't do that Those
| gals will get WISE" He selected one.
and read on the reverse side, CLERK
OF the course" another was engraved
Starter" All were official badges of
| some sort or other you always were
strong on the Reception Committee
| stuff. There's six of them" said he.
Speed pointed to the bureau
Try a nail-file. See II you can't
scratch off the lettering. How's this?"
He read what he had written for the
wire. Culver Covirgton. and so
forth. Come quick First train Ma
tive Son making love to Jean.-Wally.'
Ten words. and 1t tells the whole
story. ! can hardly explain why
want him. can 1? He expects to stop
off in Omaha for a day or two, but
he'll be under way in an hour after
he gets this. l hate to spoil his little
visit. but he can take that in on his
way home Now I'll ring for some
body and have this taken over to the
station by the first wagon"
Say. you better scratch this Fres-
no." said Larry.
"Why?"
Hes hep to YOU"
NONSENSE"
Glass looked up at a sound, to dis
cover Mariedetta, the Mexican maid,
who had come in answer to Speeds
call.
I'm the doorway" the trainer said
under his breath. Pipe the Cuban
Queen!"
You CALI" inquired Mariedetta Of
the younger man.
yes. want this telegram to go to
the depot as soon as possible
Mariedetta took the message and
turned silently. but as she went she
flashed a look at Glass which caused
that short-waisted gentleman to wink
at his companion.
Some frill! Eth? I'm for her! She's
strong for me. too"
How do you know"
I'VE talked it over. l gave her a
little kiss to keep for me-"
Careful, Larry! She may have a
cowboy sweetheart"
Glass grunted. disparagingly.
Them ginnys is jokes to me-"
AS Speed talked he clad himself in
his silken uniform. donned his spiked
shoes, and pinned the medals upon his
chest
How do look?' he queried.
'Immense! If she likes athletes. it's
a walk-away for you"
robe with the monogram. Wen go out
and trot around little"
But his complacency received a
shock as he stepped out, upon the We
randa Not only Helen Blake awaited
him, but the other girls as well. while
out in front were dozen or more COW.
boys whom Fresno had rallied.
Coin to take little run, eh?" in
o,1ired Slower. I'VE allowed we'd lay
of a few minutes and watch you"
Thanks"
YES" Fresno spoke up. 81 told
the boys we'd better hold a stop-watch
on you and see what shape you're in"
"A stop watch!" said Glass. sharply.
Eyes. l have one"
mot today" said Speeds trainer. |
moi" he admonished. as his protese |
turned upon him. Some other time.
mebbe. You're just OF long trip. |
and cant risk gettin' you stove up"
Tomorrow. perhaps" urged Fres-
no.
Il wouldn't promise.
Then the next day. I've timed lots |
OF men. The watch Is correct"
Lets see It." Glass held out his |
hand.
"Oh. it's q good watch. It cost me !
one hundred and twenty-five dollars"
As Glass reached for the timepiece
an unfortunate accident occurred. |
Speed struck his elbow. and the watch |