The Lamar register., 1913-08-13
ohAPrER XIV.


Everything was too latenow.
Even II he made a clean breast of the
whole affair to Jean, or to her brother
when he arrived. what good would that
do? 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
mads 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
sahs Of he ed1bles his custodians had
served.
Don't you want anything 10 eatf"
he inquired, when Larry made no move
to depart for the cookhouss.
no"
mot hungry. chr
I'm hungry enough - - . plush
cushion. bute
"Whatf"
NaEyi"
"NarisdettAP
Sure. She's bssn chasin' me again.
II somebody don't side track that Gu.
ban, III have to lick Carara." He
sighed Il told you we'd ought to tin
can It out Of here. Now it's too late"
It was perhaps 4 half-hour later
that Helen Blake came tripping into
the gymnasium. radiant, sparkling. her
crisp white dress touched here and
there with blue that matched her eyes.
In hsr hands . sunshade. . novel. and
. mysterious little bundle.
I'VE were 20 sorry to lose you at
breakfast" she began.
Wally led her to the cossy-corner.
and seated himself beside her.
II suppose 1t In a part Of this hor.
rid training. / would never have men
toned that foot race II had dreamed
It would be like this"
Here at least was a soul that sym.
pathized.
THE only hardship 10 not To see
you" he declared softly.
Miss Blake dropped her eyes.
81 thought you might like to go walk.
ing; it's q gorgeous morning. You
see. I've brought a book to read to you
while you rest-you must be tired aft
er your run"
81 am. and / will. This is awfully
good Of you, Miss Blake" Speed rose.
overwhelmed with Joy. but the look of
Glass was not to be passed up. Il
I'm afraid It's impossible. however"
The blue eyes few open In aston
ishment. "Why" the girl questioned
They won't let me. I'm sup
posed to keep to myself"
"Theyf Whor"
GLASS"
Miss Blake turned Indignantly upon
Larry. do you mean to say Mr..
Speed can't go walking with mer
Il never said nothing Of the sort"
declared the trainer. He can 20 II
he wants to-"
Just the same. I-oughtnt to do It.
There Is strict routine
A lift Of the brows and . courteous
smile proclaimed Miss Blake's perfect
Indifference to the subject, Just as Will
lie sauntered past the open window
and spoke to Glass beneath his breath:
"0it her outi"
I'm 10 sorry. May I show you a
surprise brought for you'll" She I'M
wrapped her parcel. and proudly dis
played q pallid. anaemic cake garland
I'd with wild flowers.
Speed was honestly overcome.
Tor met"
TOT you It isn't even cold yet.
sci I made It before breakfast, and
II looks even better than the one
baked 1t SCHOOL,"
That's what call Ans," declared
the youth. by Jovei and I'm 70
fond Of cakst"
Have q oarsi" breathsd Larry, ris-
ting nervously, but Speed paid no at.
tsntion.
Break II with your own hands.