The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-19

+" AOHeH WdBep IN ADVANCE, AND We
have put 1t up. Moreover, 1 have bet
my watch, which was presented to us.
by the officials Of the Santa Fe for
KILN pair of roed-age VIXEN Z
was deputy sheriff"
Miss Blake uttered little scream,
and Speed regarded the lanky speaker
with new interest
ITS Waltham movement, solid
gold case, eighteen jewels, and en-.
graved with my name"
mo wonder you aEize It," said
Wally.
Il bet my saddle" informed Carara.
in his slow, soft dialect. Stang
leather wit silver filagree. 1t is more
dear to me than-well-I love 1t YER
much, senor!"
Seems like Willie has made the
extreme sacrifice" Slower followed UP.
While all our boys has gone the
limit, Willie has topped 'em all: he's
bet his gun"
Indeed! Is it a good weapon"
It's been good to me-" said the lit
tie man, dryly. Il took 1t off the quiv-
ering remains OF a sheriff in Dodge
City, up to that time the best hip shot
in Kansas
Speed felt a cold chin steal up his
spine, while Miss Blake went pale and
laid trembling hand upon his arm.
You see it amt intrinsic value so
much as association and sentiment
that leads to this interview" Slower
continued. 1T amt no ioke-we don't
joke with the Centipede--and we've
relied on you. The Mex here would
do murder for that saddle" Carara
nodded, and breathed something in his
own tongue. 81 have parted with my
honor, and Willie is gamblin' Just as.
high"
But / notice Melville still has
his revolver"
Sure l got It'll" Willie laughed, alb
ruptly. And don't give it up till we
lose, neither. That's the UNDER
standin'." His voice was surprisingly
harsh for one so high-pitched. He,
looked more like a professor than
ever.
Willie has reasons for his caution
which we respect" explained the
spokesman.
]. Wallingford Speed, face to face,
with these serious-minded gentlemen,
began to reflect that this foot-race
was not a thing to be taken too
lightly.
can't understand" he declared
with a touch of irritation, why you
should risk such priceless things up-
on e friendly encounter"
Friendly" cried Willie and Slower
in a tone that made their listeners
gasp. THE Centipede and the FLYING
Heart is just as friendly as a pair of
wild boars"
You set, it's good thing we wise9
you up" added the latter.
Carara muttered fercely: "Sencr,
worka five year for that saddle. L
am a good gambler, 81, 81! but keel
somebody biffore 1 lose It to the
Centipede"
And is that Echo photograph worth
all this?" inquired Helen.
I'VE won that photograph at risk Of
life and limb" said Willie, doggedlx
from the Centipede-"
and twenty other outfits, senor.N
It's trophy" declared the foro-
man, and so long as it amt where it.
belongs, the Flying Heart is In dis
grace"
Even the 'Leven x treats us scorn--
full" cried the smallest Of the trio an
grily. We're a joke to the whole
state"
Il know just how these gentlemen
must feel" declared Miss Blake, tact
fully. at which Slower bowed with
grateful awkwardness.
And it's really wonderful in
'trument," said he. 81 don't reckon
here's another one like it in the
world, leastways in these parts.
You'd ought TO hear it-clear as a
,ell--"
"And sweet" said Willie. God! It's
ure sweet"
Il begin to feel your loss" said.
speed gravely. Gentlemen, can only
ssure you 1 shall do my best"
Then you won't take no chances pr
inquired Willie, mildly.
You may rely upon me to take care
f myself
Thank you!" The delegation moved
way.
What d. you think of him?" In
uired Slower of the little man in
lasses, when they were out of hear
lg.
Il think he's all right" Willie hest-
tied, only kind of crazy. like all east
N boys. 1t don't seem credible that
sane man would dast to bluff after
hat we've said. He'd be fiyin' in ther
&c of Providence"
49, (TO BE CONTINUED
Got in a Quiet Knock.
When JOAQUIN Miller the Poet Of,