Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1913-10-24
CHAPTER VI.-Continued.

SFNr vI-NOHIiuUCus
During the ensuing pause Mrs. Keap
took occasion to call Speed aside.
81 have something to contribute to the
trHfning-quarters If you will help me
bring 1t out" said she.
The young man bowed. Most glad
Iy."
We'll be back in a little while"
the chaperon announced to the 9th
ers, and moment later, when she and
Speed had reached the veranda Of the
house. she paused.
II want to speak to you" she
began. hesitatingly. ut was just an
excuse"
Wally looked at her with concern.
for it was plain that she was deeply
troubled
What is it?"
al have been trying to get word
alone with you ever since | heard
about this foot-race" The young man
chilled with apprehension as Mrs.
Keap turned her dark eyes upon him
searchingly why do you want to
rum"
"To win back the cowboys treas
ure. My heart is touched" he de-
clared. boldly Mrs. Keap smiled.
81 believe the latter, but are you
sure you can VIM"
"Abso- blooming lutely."
Il didn't know you were a sprin-
ter"
Speed shrugged his shoulders.
''Have you had experienced"
Oceans of it,"
Mrs. Keap unused for a moment
'Tell me- said she, finally. "at what
inter collegiate game did you run
last?"
Il didn't run last: ran first" It
was impossible to resent the boys
smile
Then at what game did you last
run? hope I'm not too curious?"
''Oh no. not at ALL" Speed STAN
mered.
OR, If 1t is easier, at what college
games did you first rum" Mrs. Keap
was laughing openly now.
Why the clear. ringing, ripping
laughter" asked the young man, to
cover his confusion.
Because think it is very funny"
"Oh. you do" Speed took refuge be-
hind an attitude Of unbending dignity,
but the young widow would have none
4of It,
i know all about you" said she.
'"You are very wonderful person OF
course; you are a delightful fellow at
n house-party, and a most suitable in
dividual generally, but you are not an
athlete, in spite of those beautiful
clothes in your trunk"
@Who told your"
culver Covington."
81 didn't know you two were ac-
quainted
Mrs Keap flushed HE told me all
shout you long ago. You wear all the
athletic clothes, you know all the talk
you have tried to make the team
dozen times. but you are not even a
substitute You are merely the Var
sity cheei.leader. Culver calls you
the head>yeller'
columbus has discovered our con-
tineat!" said Speed. You are very
wise chaperon, and you must have a
corkiug memory for names, but even
q hsad-yeller is better than glee-club
quarterback. He nodded toward the
clubhouse whence they had come
'1You haven't told anybody"
mot yet"
Yet" he quoted, THE futurity
implied in that word disturbs me.
Suppose you and keep it for little
secret? Secrets are very delightful
ct ouse-parties."
Don't you consider your action de-
cettful'"
sNot at all My motto is we strive
90 please"
Think of Helen"
That's It: can't think of any
thing else, She mad about athletics.
and had to do something to stand of
this weight-lifting tenor"
is IL any wonder woman distrusts
every man she meets?" unused the
ehaperor. Helen might forgive you,
/ couldn't"
'oh. it's not that bad know what
I'm doing"
"You viii cause these cowboys 10
lose ~ more moness