New Ulm review., 1913-05-21

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I'D rather risk my life than put
'ou to 80 much trouble
It's only pleasure
Nevertheless, can't allow It. III
'un alone. IL they kill me for it,"
"Oh, they won't try to kill YOU.
They'll probably shoot you in the legs.
That's Just as good, and It's q heap
easier to get away with"
Speed felt his knee-caps twitchinp
1--WE got it," said he at last. "I'Il
un at night!'
Slower hesitated thoughtfully
Il don't reckon you could do vour.
lelf justice that-away. but you might
10 your trainin' 3at daylight. The
centfpedG goes to work the same time
We do, and the chances is your assas.
I'm won't miss his breakfast"
Good! I-Tll do that" ,.....
Il sure admire your COURAGE. but II
you see anything suspicious, let US
know. Well git 'em," said Willie.
Thank YOU" -. ~.
The two men went out, whereupon
Glass chattered: ..--.
"W-what did l tell you? It's
worse'n suicide to stick around this
arm. I'm going to blow"
Where are you going?"
New York. Let's beat it,"
"Never!" exclaimed the college
man.. stubbornly. Well hear from
Covington before long. Besides,
cant leave until l get some money
from home"
Lets walk"
Don't be fool!"
Then I've got to have a drink"
Glass started for the living-ouarters,
but at the door ducked quickly out of
sight. She's there!" he whispered
tragically. "She seen me, too!"
Mariedetta was squatting in the
shade opposite, her eyes fixed stolidly
upon the training-quarters.
Then you've got to lay low till she
gives up" declared Wally, "We're In
trouble enough as it is."
For nearly an hour the partners dis
cussed the situation while the Mexi.
can maid retained her position; then
when Glass was on the verge OF max.
ing a desperate sally, Cloudy entered
silently. Although this had been an
unhappy morning for the trainer, here
at least was one person of whom he
had no fear, and his natural optim.
ism being again to the fort, he greeted
the Indian lightly.
well, how'J the weather, Cloudy?"
Mr.. Cloudy to you." said the other.
Both Glass and his protege stared It
was the first word the Indian had
uttered since their arrival. Lawrence
at his companion.
All right, If you like it better
How's the weather, Mister Cloudy ?"
He snickered at his own joke, where
lpon the aborigine turned upon him
slowly, and said, in perfect English:
Your humor is misplaced with me
Don't forget, Mr.. Glass, that the one
Yale football team you trained, !
lropped goal on from the forty-five
ard line"
Glass allowed his mouth to open in
The day was replete
With surprises.
'96!" he said, while the light of un.
came over him. You're
Observation-Disclosures"
"Yes-Carlisle Cloudy threw back
is head, and pointed with dignity to
he flag Of his Alma Mater hanging
pom the wall.
by Jove, l remember that!" ex
laimed Speed.
$50 will Yale SO long as she lives" ,
redicted the Indian, grimly. You i
rippled me in the second half"-he
Tired his withered leg-"but ] i
ropped it on you; and-I have not =
'rgotten." He ground the last sen. h
'nce between his teeth. Il
See here, Bo-Mr., Cloudy. You y
on't blame US for that?"
Cloudy grunted, and threw a yellow
lvelope on the floor at Speeds feet
There Is something for you," said
,, while his lips curled. He turned.
I'd limped silently to the door.
And l tried to kid him!" breathed !
ASS with disgust, when the visitor |
I'd gone. II amt been in right since
,rfield was shot" I
IT'S a telegram from Covington!' !
led Speed, tearing open the mes
&c. AT last!" |
Thank the Lord!" Glass started |
ward eagerly. when IL he be here: !
ick!" Then he paused. J. Walling. |
d Speed had gone deathly pale, and |
s reeling slightly. Whats wrong?' !
The college man made uncertainty
his bed, murmuring incoherently:
I'm sick! I'm sick, Larry" He /
Imply at full length. and groaned
all the race off,"
ilass snatched the m missive from his an
ployers nerveless fingers, and read, lat
h bulging eyes, as follows: be
Wallingford Speed, Flying Heart ev
'anch, Kidder, N. NJ: fo'
Don't tip OF. Am in Jail Omaha
ks like ten days.
CULVER COv1NGTON."